Review of Death Wish 3 (1985) by Bart & — 31 Mar 2010
As if 2 weren't enough, Michael Winner returned and so did Charles Bronson for the third installment of the vigilante saga. Thankfully, it's better than the 2nd film, which was spoiled by rape and silliness, although it isn't that much better, but it is benefitted by a good burst into action at the end.
It begins with Paul Kersey (Bronson) returning to New York, the slums of Brooklyn to meet up with his old army buddy from the Korean war, Charlie (Francis Drake). Unfortunately, when Kersey gets there, Charlie has been attacked by gang members and dies in Kersey's arms, and Kersey is arrested.
The police chief Richard Shriker (Ed Lauter) recognises Kersey from his actions 10 years ago, but he makes a deal with Kersey, he can do his vigilante stuff, but he has to report to the police on a regular basis, so the police can get on the news.
Kersey has his eye set on gang leader Manny Fraker (Gavan O'Herlihy). This is quite silly, and because they couldn't afford to film in New York, they did it in London, which is not very convincing at all, but when the action shootout comes, it's good but still very silly.
Oh, and look out for Alex Winter off Bill & Ted as one of the gang members. :P.
This review of Death Wish 3 (1985) was written by Bart & on 31 Mar 2010.
Death Wish 3 has generally received mixed reviews.
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