Review of Straw Dogs (1971) by Dustin G — 18 Sep 2011
Straw Dogs is a bold, well filmed, well told movie about violence. About standing up for what you think is right, protecting what's yours and not backing down from that no matter the cost. Dustin Hoffman is amazing, giving a brave and assured performance that is certainly one of, if not THE darkest roles he's ever taken.
Why the likes of Richard Schickle, Roger Ebert and the overrated Pauline Kael shat all over this movie upon its release not only frustrates me but makes me wonder if they had the balls to see a movie this tough, and the know how to see what Peckinpah was using the violence to say. They weren't alone though, the movie being banned in the U.K. for many years, mainly for the rape scene, which is only really half a rape scene. I mean come on, she was into that first guy, felt guilty about enjoying to be sure, but still...
Anyway, a masterpiece of violent cinema from the master of violent cinema.
This review of Straw Dogs (1971) was written by Dustin G on 18 Sep 2011.
Straw Dogs has generally received positive reviews.
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