Review of Death Sentence (1974) by Amanda H — 31 Aug 2015

Surprisingly good film this. Very well acted by Kevin Bacon. Worth a watch. Bit slow to start but powerful when gets going.

This review of Death Sentence (1974) was written by Amanda H on 31 Aug 2015.

Death Sentence has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Pete K (59) on 04 Dec 2015

So good! Don't listen to the critics. This is one you'll want to see with the guys…

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By Wade H (568) on 01 Nov 2017

This movie wasnt bad at all. Who ever gave it a horrible review is a pu$$y…

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By Lewis W (159) on 15 Sep 2014

James Wan's Revenge Thriller, Death Snetence Is Without A Doubt One Of The Best Films Ever Made It Has Kevin Bacon Giving The Best Performance…

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By Alice T (43) on 04 Jan 2016

I enjoyed it, lots of good gore (faces getting blown off, legs getting blown off etc) a decent story and a great ending…

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By Sam M (1,488) on 07 Jan 2016

Kevin Bacon makes you wonder how far you would go for vengeance and to protect your family…

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By Steven B (910) on 24 Apr 2017

Feel good kick ass movie. A couple of flaws in the script, but non the less a feel good kick ass movie…

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By Daniel A (1,013) on 01 Sep 2014

Although I think Bacon is a ledge this film started ok the decended into 'statham' like guns and nonsense…

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By Pamela G (64) on 02 Nov 2014

Half a good film then half a load of old tosh. Bacon is worth more than this. Its a story of a son of a family killed and a father after vengence…

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By I Am A (338) on 06 Oct 2015

Es la tÃpica historia de venganza, muy predecible, pero te mantiene en tensiÃ³n toda la pelÃcula…

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By Gordon R (136) on 16 Feb 2015

Pretty Fuckin Solid Film! really enjoyed it when it came out, arguably Wan's best work to date! John Goodman crushes his role…

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