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Death Wish 3 (1985)

Rate: 10
Viewed: 10/07

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10/07: Death Wish 3 is an absurd, over-the-top, and ridiculous action-packed picture, and I was 100% entertained.

At the beginning, it seems too fast-paced, but things are better as time goes on. The final twenty minutes is explosive as ever. Far superior to the previous sequel, the third part has originality, contains scenes that defy logic, and is thus fun to watch. Ever notice that every time Paul Kersey is with a female, she winds up dead?

One scene, when a couple of punks rob parts of Kersey's car, he points out, "It's my car," and then shoots them in plain sight before walking away to rejoin the people that he's having dinner with. Another comedy gold is when he said, "Chicken's good. I like chicken."

Charles Bronson once again delivers a tough guy performance while he's backed by a great supporting cast that includes Martin Balsam and Ed Lauter. Mandy Fraker, who's played by Gavan O'Herlihy, is a worthy, formidable adversary.

Now, here's the pressing question: is Death Wish 3 better than the original? It's interesting. I have to say that it's the best of the franchise for being a violent, absurd, and funny picture. Hence, a Hollywood rule must be this: if a sequel must be produced, it has to top the original in any way possible, even if the insanity route is taken.

All in all, Death Wish 3 is a cinematic masterpiece.