Review of Death Wish 3 (1985) by Alex A — 10 Dec 2016

Charles Bronson's pacifist architect Paul Kersey has transformed from a man in a moral quandary seeking justice versus his aversion to violence has now evolved into John Rambo. In this film he helps an old friend clean up his neighborhood that's been overrun by a very silly 1980s looking of gang.

Making this film look even sillier, the story is set in NYC but was filmed in England, making the proceedings seem even goofier. Still, it's hard not to enjoy watching Charlie Bronson lay siege to a bunch of no-good punks.

The film was written by Don Jacoby (as Michael Edmonds), who has some decent genre credits to his name, having written "Blue Thunder," "Arachnophobia" and the remake of "Invaders from Mars.

" The film was also directed by Michael Winner, who behind-the-scene apparently filmed a lot of graphic violence when Bronson was off-set, over Bronson's objections to this film being more exploitative.

The film boasts a decent cast that includes Ed Lauter, Martin Balsam, Alex Winter, and future Trekker Marina Sitris. Overall, this is your typical 80s Golan/Globus Canon Pictures trash that is equal parts ridiculous and entertaining of action flick.