Review of Death Wish (1974) by Karl V — 02 Mar 2008

Such an amazing movie until about halfway through when it completely loses momentum...this could have been SOOO GOOD....what happened?!

This review of Death Wish (1974) was written by Karl V on 02 Mar 2008.

Death Wish has generally received positive reviews.

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