Death Sentence (DVD, 2009, Rated & Unrated Footage)

Thirty-Three Years Ago, Charles Bronson made 'Violent Revenge' fashionable; taking to the streets of New York to avenge a horrible crime in 'Death Wish'.
It is back to those 'Bad Old Ways/Days' with 'Death Sentence'. A tale based upon the novel written by Brian Garfield; (whose other novel inspired 'Death Wish'). Directed by 'Saw's' James Wan; starring Kevin Bacon as a suburban white-collar Dad pushed past the limits of reason in a taut, visceral, and unapologetic portrait of brutality. It is an ugly movie; (a compliment given that it has an ugly story to tell).
Wan effectively sketches in the Hume Family dynamic in an opening montage of home videos ending at New Year's in the Present Day. The biggest conflict in the household is the sibling rivalry between high school senior and hockey star Brendan (Stuart Lafferty) and 14-year-old, second-string soccer playing Lucas (Jordan Garrett).
A Risk Analyst Executive at an Insurance Firm, Nick (Bacon) has provided his boys and his wife Helen (Kelly Preston) with a comfortable life. All of that changes in an instant when Nick and Brendan stop for gas in a bad neighborhood one night and get caught in the middle of a gang initiation. Brendan dies.
For Nick, the idea that he failed as a father, that he could not protect his child, is almost as unbearable as the loss. Then he finds out that the killer would probably only serve a few years in Prison - max.
While he tells a co-worker dispassionately, sounding every inch the insurance man, "We compensate for our loss and move on," the reality is that he has become a man obsessed. He wants to get even and not just with the killer, but the killer's whole gang. What he sets in motion is something out of Shakespeare, as the gang itself is a family enterprise; lorded over ultimately by Crime Boss Bones Darley (John Goodman) and managed on the street by his eldest son Billy (Garrett Hedlund). And if Brendan was the natural born athlete in the Hume Family, Billy is the Natural Born Killer among the Darleys.
Wallis (Aisha Tyler), the Homicide Detective assigned to his case, warns Nick that if he seeks revenge, it cannot end well.
But that's kind of the point, isn't it?
He is "Everyman"; living through a Nightmare that could take place anywhere. While the film was shot in North Carolina, Wan takes great pains not to identify the location. Even license plates give no clue, just generic numbers with no state. There is a warning here; this is what happens to decent people when they stray too close to an urban milieu — it will reach out to harm you even if it has to track you into the haven of your suburban home.
It makes no concessions that good people live in even the worst neighborhoods and that bad people can live in good ones. The movie may be about revenge, but its true theme is paranoia.
Truly a tough story to view; with heartwrenching scenes to drench the violence in. Make some room 'Death Wish', this film is destined to sit aside you on the Classic Revenge Thriller Catharsis of the Everyman !!
Frankly, Bacon's Best-to-Date !!
5-Star Performances !!!!
** From the Makers of "SAW"; film-fans take close watch. In all films made by "SAW's" creators they slip in "Jigsaw". In "Dead Silence" (SEE MY REVIEW) the Jigsaw Puppet was in Mary Shaw's Lair as a doll against the wall; in "Death Sentence"; "Jigsaw" with the Red Circles Cheeks is Muraled on the Bridge where "Billy" (Garrett Hedlund) is selling drugs.
Hitchcock-Like Touch by Director James Wan !!

The item came fast.I saw the trailer for this movie from another dvd we ordered.The movies Kevin Bacon played in the past, were not that great.But this one was really one of his best.The dvd keeps you in suspense,but some of the stunts such as the cars crashing are not that great.

I am very picky about my movies. I like ones like The Virgin Suicides and The Boondock Saints. This movie was amazing. I like Bacon as an actor and he was great in this but I gotta hand it to Jon Goodman. Ive loved him since Roseann and he was the coolest bad guy!! Love it!! I didn't really like the ending but all in all its a movie. They all end happily ever after. This is one you must have for your collection!!

There was only one film Kevin Bacon is in that I love "Flatliners" now the count is up to 2..This film keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout...Film starts with a loving Family, a pretty Mom, a rich successful Dad and two Boys the oldest a would be Hockey pro and a young soccer star..Dad attends the oldest Boys Hockey game where he watches proudly as his Son helps his team win the game, he happily informs his Dad he wants to go to college in Canada..on their way home they encounter two strange looking cars racing! (gasp) They need to stop for gas..they find a dingy little gas station and the Son goes inside to buy a drink..in comes some street thugs they pull guns and knives one kills the clerk then orders another to kill the Boy he hesitates, but in the end he gets stupid and slits the boys throat..Daddy races to his sons side as the killer is struck by a car and injured he holds his dying Son in his arms and screams for help..fast forward Dad is appalled to find out the killer will only get a few years in prison he has a better idea..and that is where all hell break loose..sadly, there are gangs everywhere and in their warped thinking they believe the only way they will be seen as men is to do the cowardly thing and take a human life..in his quest for revenge Dad starts a violent cycle of hate that can only end one way..watch this flick and see how it ends you wont be disappointed!

This movie really kicks it. We love this movie. It made me cry when they killed his family. It is a sad movie, action, it have it all in this movie. Well the people who made saw made this movie so that is why i bought it because we love the saw movies but saw 4 kicks it to it was the best of it all. This movie is worth every penny you spend on this movie. Any body should buy this movie. Kevin Bacon gives it his best in this one. This is the best we have seen of him in a movie. So buy it. You would love it.

I was thrilled when asked to write a review for this movie as it is by far
one of my Favorites! Kevin Bacon stars in this and he's always consistent
in his movies..........he's excellent! He is at his best in this one since his role requires not just a large diversity of emotions, but some of them are so
fast and he pulls each one off with ease.

This is a high-paced thriller from start to finish so you won't be disappointed. I purchased this the same week I saw the movie and have already
watched it twice! Movie and Seller are the BEST!!!

Debbie

I loved the movie and wanted a unrated version of it. I brought it because the movie was filmed in my hometown of South Carolina. And I was in that movie as well.
I do acting and modeling. It was a great experience for me as my major motion picture debut. And the crew was great !
Thanks.

This is definitly one of the better movies out right now. It is a classic revenge movie. If you like shoot em' up action movies this one is for you!!

This is a good shoot'em-up type movie. Where the system can't keep 'Normal' people safe from street crime, so one father takes it upon himself to right the wrong done to his family.

Wow kevin bacons acting is amazing, this move can only be discribed by one word,
brutal. This movie has a lot of unflinching gunfights etc.

The story, the acting, the plot twists, EVERYTHING!!

Kevin Bacon is completely underrated, between this movie and his acting performance in The Woodsman, he has put himself among the elite in Hollywood today!

Great movie!!

Everyword Juicysnots said is exactly how I rate this movie. Death Sentence's plot could happen to anyone and this is what makes this movie excell. You are on the edge of your seat in anxiety asking yourself what is he going to do. Definately spontaneous and excitably enjoyable.

5 out of 5 for this one

Kevin Bacon and Kelly Preston give a wonderful performance in this movie. I bought this to watch again and to share with others. I think Kevin Bacon's character reacts the way that anybody would want to when someone hurts their family. Full of action and suprising twists and turns.

saw part of this movie on a cable channel , i bought the dvd and it is a very awesome movie, full of action and suspense.

great timeing great deal its the best evreyone should buy from you like i did loved it so much great movie too ever watched it

I've seen this movie several times and each time I enjoy it. Some of the best acting that I've seen with an increditable story line. The type of story line that makes you ask yourself, "what would I have done", if it where me?

I like the movie very much.
I was very impressed with the quick shipment and the DVD was great.
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What would it take for you to commit unspeakable acts? For Kevin Bacon, it was the slaying of his oldest son. In this movie you will go through a roller coaster of emotions from sorrow, to excitement, you are guaranteed a very enjoyable evening with Death Sentence. Kevin Bacon is just a normal white collared suburban father just going through the day to day, until 1day his whole world was turned up side down by a gang member waiting for initiation. When this destroyed father comes to the realization that the law was not going to get the killer the justice he deserved, he decides to take matters into his own hands. From foot chases in Downtown areas, to massive shootouts in gang populated areas, Death Sentence will keep you on the edge of your seat. Thanks for taking the time to read my review.

One of the best movies that Kevin Bacon has starred in. Well, I would say~
the second best movie that he has starred in, in my thoughts, anyway.
I still think he is the Tops in Footloose. That is one of my all time favorites.

Perfect seller...very fast shipping and great product...Thanks so much and I look forward to dealing with you again.

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES EVER! I LOVE KEVIN BACON IN THIS MOVIE! I CRIED LIKE AT THE BEGINING AND THE END OF THE MOVIE ...VERY ACTION PACKED~!

I bought me the DVD , because in Germany come a rated version.
The Unrated version is many better .
I'm a SAW Fan and the movie is it from the makers this movie.
THank you for the read. marcnoss87

I LIKED THIS FILM BECAUSE IT SHOWS THAT EVERY CAUSE HAS IT CONSEQUENCES.KEVIN BACON IS EXCELLENT AS ALWAYS.ON THE MOVIE HIS FAMILY IS TOUCH BY CRIME AND HE DECIDES TO TAKE JUSTICE BY HIS OWN HANDS WITH FATAL ENDING.A MUST SEE MOVIE FOR ADULT AUDIENCE BECAUSE OF VIOLENT CONTENT.