Review of Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) by J M — 02 Sep 2007

The unluckiest man in the world is back on screen, and this time, he is taking his little step daughter with him, after failing to come back from an unconvincing cardiac arrest, following a lethal cocaine overdose.

This obviously irks Bronson, so he starts to look for the bad guys, but this time he has an accomplice, in the guise of a shadowy figure, who gives Kersey directions and weapons, to seek justice. including exploding wine bottles, massive rifles and even cheesier one liners, but a great leather jacket.

What amazes me about Kersey is that he doesn't stop, even though he has lost so many close relatives, he still finds the time to go to work, kill the bad guys and even comfort his grieving wife? yes the film is silly, and the plot nonsensical, but you cannot deny the enjoyment of watching a lethargic old man, kick bearded drug barons asses, whilst still being able yo carry an almighty weapon and run, run, run.

The film gets sillier as it draws to its conclusion, but it is still watchable throughout, and for an effort from cannon, is pure eighties cheese.

It doesn't do the original any favours, but it's best to ignore the fact that this has any older relatives, and treat it as a stand alone film.

Fits into the 'so bad it's good' cliché' easily.