8
This movie delivers a powerful punch and has everything that you would expect from a vengeance story. However it stays one step ahead of you the entire time. Kevin Bacon does an exceptional job as a father who loses his family after his first son is murdered by a gang of thugs. Overcome by grief, and rage, he sets out to take down these mutations of society and seeks out a swift justice. Also, this film has a very similar storyline to that of Death Wish. Be prepared though... there is a fair share of graphic imagery and riveting violence that will shock and dismay you, and have you flinching in your seat throughout this mad conflict. Really, it just comes to show you how far some people will go to protect their families in the face of evil, and take it upon themselves to exact righteousness, regardless of what will come back at them. I especially liked the final showdown in the ending for Death Sentence. You will be amazed by its outcome. My only criticism is that the police involvement should've not been so distant, but overall it was a pretty good movie. Death Sentence will certainly touch you on many levels and make you feel as if you just got off a roller coaster. Well worth the admission, don't miss it.