Ein Mann sieht rot

Hmm, bei Charles Bronson gibt es ein Problem – in der Rolle eines Pazifisten ist er völlig unglaubwürdig. Und so wartet man von Anfang an darauf, wann (und wie) er die Straßen von New York von Kriminellen aller Art säubern wird. Wenn es so weit ist, macht es Bronson gründlich und effektvoll. Er verhält sich aber fast wie ein professioneller Scharfschütze. Das, was er tut, ist nicht schockierend. Und das finde ich sehr schade. Mit einem anderen, "pazifistischeren“ Schauspieler wäre der Film vielleicht besser geworden. Vielleicht. (25.09.2012)

I don't really know Charles Bronson as an actor, or rather I don't have that much exposure to his films, but I have to say that he is definitely an interesting actor whose expression fits the concept of the original Death Wish. The entire film is sort of bland and emotionless, but it makes a powerful statement that perhaps unnecessarily had a few sequels. (18.03.2018)

An average American citizen takes bloody revenge in a mediocre story with mediocre direction and script, variations of which have been made with widely varying results to this day. The only thing that is above average is the attempt at psychology of the main character and the performance of Charles Bronson, who at the height of his career could be both tough and characterful. It's not bad for one viewing, and you do root for Bronson in his murderous exploits, but I'm naturally averse to films with similar themes, and I'll never really find a liking for them. 65% (13.05.2013)