Death Wish (2018)

Dr. Paul Kersey is an experienced trauma surgeon, a man who has spent his life saving lives. After an attack on his family, Paul embarks on his own mission for justice.

Director:

Eli Roth

Writers:

Joe Carnahan (screenplay by), Brian Garfield (from the novel by)

Stars:

Bruce Willis, Vincent D'Onofrio, Elisabeth Shue

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bruce Willis	...	Paul Kersey
Vincent D'Onofrio	...	Frank Kersey
Elisabeth Shue	...	Lucy Kersey
Camila Morrone	...	Jordan Kersey
Dean Norris	...	Detective Kevin Raines
Beau Knapp	...	Knox
Kimberly Elise	...	Detective Leonore Jackson
Len Cariou	...	Ben
Jack Kesy	...	The Fish
Ronnie Gene Blevins	...	Joe
Kirby Bliss Blanton	...	Bethany
Andreas Apergis	...	Belligerent Dad
Ian Matthews	...	Ponytail
Wendy Crewson	...	Dr. Jill Klavens
Warona Setshwaelo	...	Nurse Carla

Storyline

Dr. Paul Kersey (Bruce Willis) is a surgeon who only sees the aftermath of his city's violence as it's rushed into his ER -until his wife (Elisabeth Shue) and college-age daughter (Camila Morrone) are viciously attacked in their suburban home. With the police overloaded with crimes, Paul, burning for revenge, hunts for his family's assailants to deliver justice. As the anonymous slayings of criminals grabs the media's attention, the city wonders if this deadly avenger is a guardian angel...or a grim reaper. Fury and fate collide in the intense action-thriller Death Wish.

---

Plot Keywords:

remake | vigilante | thin girl | tattooed trash | legs | 

---

Taglines:

How Far Would You Go To Protect Your Family?

---

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence, and language throughout

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site Official Site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

2 March 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Death Wish

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$13,010,267, 4 March 2018, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$34,017,028

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cave 76, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min 97 min (Mainland China Censored Version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Initial press releases listed Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski as co-writers, but Joe Carnahan received sole credit for his script on the final film.

---

Goofs

When he has the car jacked up over the killer, to drop the car, he shakes the chain. With the weight sitting on the jack, he would have needed to pull pretty hard to get the jack to fall out from under the car.

---

Quotes

Joe: Are you that doctor?
Paul Kersey: I am that doctor. And right now, I'm *your* doctor.

---

Crazy Credits

When the title is shown on screen, it is faded away by the image of "flatlining" on a medical monitor. This effect is used in the closing credits as well.

---

Alternate Versions

In Singapore, the film was initially passed uncut with an M18 rating; due to stronger instances of violence. However the distributors were unsatisfied with this rating and then opted to re-edit the film in order to secure the more commercially friendly NC-16 rating.

---

Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Terrible Movies of 2018 So Far (2018)

---

Soundtracks

Sacrifice
Written by Smokey Huff (as Richard Taylor Huff), Perry Morris, Greg Magie (as Greg MaGie) and Richie King
Performed by Sorcery
Courtesy of Sorcery Music International

User Reviews

A remake that works

I'm not a big fan of remakes. I think the huge flow of remakes coming out of Hollywood these days shows a lack of creativity. Although the general story line is pretty much the same as the original there is enough difference to keep it interesting. Willis portrayed the torment Kersey was going through well, and in this respect he played the part better than Bronson.

I'll disagree with another reviewer that the NRA will love the movie. In actuality, the portrayal of a legal gun sale bore no resemblance to real life. The anti-gun attitude of Hollywood (while at the same time glamorizing guns) was evident. it would be refreshing if the y could handle the topic honestly.

And I'll also give credit for their paying homage to the original at the end