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Città violenta (1970)
A fantastic crime thriller headed by the toughest tough guy of them all.
Violent City (The family) is a curious introspective into the life of a paid assassin and the chain of events that unravel around him. Brilliant score by Ennio Morricone, it empowers the film ten-fold without question. Bronsons stoic nature and animalistic presence are used to their strengths perfectly here, his character counteracts Jill Ireland's soft & innocent persona wonderfully and works well. Telly Savalas is entertaining as always, brimming with charm and personality as usual. Violent City never got the exposure in the U.S. that it saw in Europe, a recent U.S. DVD release has finally brought this seemingly-lost gem back into the conversation. The film has a fast pace to it, this is the quintessential Italian crime film that others are replicated from. Car chases, shoot-outs and Charles Bronson. Worth a watch!
Death Wish II (1982)
Grim, gritty, nihilistic and unforgiving. That's Death Wish II
The darkest of the famed series, Bronson exacts calculated revenge under the neon lights of L.A. The soundtrack, which is performed by Jimmy Page, enhances this venture into the urban macabre. There is no other soundtrack that could be used here, it's equal parts grimy and iconic and fits the film perfectly. Not a film for the faint of heart, most of Bronson's 80's films tended to be a bit controversial, Death Wish 2's sheer brutality is what gives it its charm if you can call it that. This is top-of-the-shelf early 1980's exploitation fare at its dirtiest and is worth a viewing for fans of the genre and/or Bronson fans.