Review of Death Sentence (2007) by Jude D — 25 May 2009

STORY:

Nick Hume is a mild-mannered executive with a perfect life and perfect family, until one gruesome night when he witnesses his son being brutally executed by a gang. Nick eventually decides to avenge his son's death which leads to even more chaos and brutality...

REVIEW:

Death Sentence is the ultimate Kevin Bacon movie, he really fires up the screen and gives an intense and breath-taking performance as a grieving father seeking justice. This film is one helluva bloody thrill ride from beginning to end. Garrett Hedlund is phenomenal and wonderfully sadistic as the lead gang member whose younger brother is responsible for the death of Kevin Bacon's son. John Goodman is incredible in a small but very enjoyable role, and Kelly Preston is wonderful. James Wan really showed everyone his true talent in this film. Each scene is well crafted, and there is one extremely long shot that takes place in a parking structure that is absolutely brilliant. Death Sentence is one of the most entertaining, thrilling, exciting, and suspenseful revenge films I have ever seen. Its insanely violent, very brutal, and quite intense. Kevin Bacon is like the best actor who ever lived, his performance is perfect. Death Sentence is a masterpiece and the greatest revenge film ever made. This is a spectacular film. This film is a classic...

FAVORITE QUOTE:

"No. You listen to me. You go near my family, and I will cut out your goddamn guts like I did your fucking friend. Do you hear me?".

This review was written on May 26, 2009...