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Death Sentence (2007) 6.8
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6.8/10 from 45,347 users
Metascore: 36/100
Reviews: 282 user | 157 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com Nick Hume is a mild-mannered executive with a perfect life, until one gruesome night he witnesses something that changes him forever. Transformed by grief, Hume eventually comes to the disturbing conclusion that no length is too great when protecting his family. Director:James Wan |
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Cast
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| Garrett Hedlund | ... | ||
| Kelly Preston | ... | ||
| Jordan Garrett | ... | ||
| Stuart Lafferty | ... | ||
| Aisha Tyler | ... | ||
| John Goodman | ... | ||
| Matt O'Leary | ... |
Joe Darley
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| Edi Gathegi | ... | ||
| Hector Atreyu Ruiz | ... | ||
| Kanin Howell | ... | ||
| Dennis Keiffer | ... | ||
| Freddy Bouciegues | ... | ||
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Nick Hume is a mild-mannered executive with a perfect life, until one gruesome night he witnesses something that changes him forever. Transformed by grief, Hume eventually comes to the disturbing conclusion that no length is too great when protecting his family. Written by 20th Century Fox
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Protect What's YoursMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong bloody brutal violence and pervasive language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
31 August 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Sentencia de muerte See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£260,733 (UK) (31 August 2007)Gross:
$9,525,276 (USA) (26 October 2007)Company Credits
Production Co:
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Hyde Park Entertainment, Baldwin Entertainment Group See more »
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Nicholas "Nick" Hume: [while recording his family at Christmas] Okay, guys. Ready?
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Written and Performed by Robert Hackl (as Bob Hackl) and Ken Stange
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The gun that Bones Darley pulls out saying "Take this fucker to the Holy Land, start your own crusade" is Desert Eagle Mark XIX, primarily designed and manufactured in Israel, a.k.a. "the Holy Land". See more »Goofs
When Nick is eating the sandwich in his office, at one point, the position of the sandwich changes between shots. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Nicholas "Nick" Hume: [while recording his family at Christmas] Okay, guys. Ready?
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"Urban Irwin"Written and Performed by Robert Hackl (as Bob Hackl) and Ken Stange
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The family man and senior vice-president of the insurance company Starship Capital Nick Hume (Kevin Bacon) lives a comfortable life with his wife Helen (Kelly Preston) and his sons Brendan (Stuart Lafferty) and Lucas (Jordan Garrett). While driving back home with his son Brendan after a game of hockey, Nick stops his car in a gas station in a dangerous neighborhood and he witnesses his son being murdered by the punk Joe Darley (Matt O'Leary) in the convenience store. When the prosecutor tells the grieving Nick that Joe would get a maximum of three years in prison, Nick tells the judge in court that he has not recognized Joe as the killer of his son. In the night, Nick goes to Joe's place and stabs him to death. When Joe's brother Billy (Garrett Hedlund) is informed about the death of Joe, he summons his gang in a war against Nick with tragic consequences.
Revenge is a theme that produces good movies, and "Death Sentence" is no exception, with a strong dramatic appeal of the price of admission of a youngster in a gang of criminals. The plot is engaging and the reaction of Nick that has a breakdown is absolutely acceptable due to the flawed justice system, without laws to convict a criminal that destroys a family. In my country, for example, there is neither death nor life sentences even for hideous crimes and a criminal can be sentenced to a maximum of thirty years imprisoned. The war between Nick and Billy's gang in the last twenty minutes is exaggerated, but gives a good conclusion to the story, but never balances the equation. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "Sentença de Morte" ("Death Sentence")