Review of Targets (1968) by Hossein N — 16 Aug 2009

An incredible independent inexpensive movie.

This review of Targets (1968) was written by Hossein N on 16 Aug 2009.

Targets has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Carlos F (216) on 03 Jun 2008

Great juxtaposition of cinema horror with real-life horror of gun-toting psychos…

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By Dimitris S (216) on 03 Sep 2008

Oh, this was just... great. I mean, it was powerful and thrilling, deep sixes any of the shite that comes out today. Espiecially the ending...whoo…

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By Toni R (60) on 24 Jun 2009

Of course its not the best movie. But its very interesting in their making off…

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By Larry Y (343) on 03 Oct 2013

Doesn't have the impact today that it must have had in '68. Still, worth a look…

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By Jeb N (53) on 01 Jul 2008

Chilling movie about a guy who decides to go on a killing spree and shoot some pigs…

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By Garry V (6) on 25 Mar 2009

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I've been on an incredible streak of great movies...and here's another one…

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