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Death Wish II (1982)
Rate:
5
Viewed:
10/07
10/07:
Death Wish II is an unnecessary sequel.
In fact, there's no point. Paul Kersey has a daughter who was brutally traumatized because of what happened in the
original, right? So, I have a question: why move to Los Angeles? I mean, why? Think about it. Paul Kersey relocates from one
violent metropolis to another violent metropolis. But there are hundreds of small cities around the United States
that are far safer.
The first fifteen minutes is brutal, leading to the conclusion that the movie shouldn't be viewed by everyone. From there on,
Paul Kersey resumes his usual routine to get his revenge. It marks the beginning of me not giving a crap anymore
because the only person to blame is Paul Kersey for relocating to Los Angeles which is like asking for it.
Why the original worked is that it was unique and a damn good movie. But this one repeats everything that have happened
without justification. Since there are three more sequels to go, I'll make a prediction what the starting point may
be for each: Kersey's mother is raped in the third part, Paul is raped in the fourth, and a necrophile will do his worst on
Paul's deceased daughter for the finale.
All in all, skipping Death Wish II is a good idea unless you find rape exhilarating.