Review of Death Wish (1974) by Andrew Sarris for Village Voice — 15 Oct 1990
The sense of location is strong, emphasising a hostile, nightmarish terrain; but Winner's recourse to caricature when dealing with police and thugs, and his virtually overt sympathies with the confused, violent Bronson, make for uncritical, simplistic viewing.
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This review of Death Wish (1974) was written by Andrew Sarris and published by Village Voice on 15 Oct 1990.
Death Wish has generally received positive reviews.
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