Plot: When Rane comes back to Vietnam, he receives several gifts and decorations for his services. But word travels and a gang targets him to steal his gifts. During the holdup his wife and kid die, and Rane walks away with an injured hand. After he is dismissed from the hospital, he visits an old war pal to plan his revenge.
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October 16, 2024
A rather generic revenge flick, doused in a strong gritty 70s vibe. No doubt that's what attracts people to this film, but as someone who is very much appalled by this style, this did very little for me. The setup of the film is extremely slow, the performances are doubty and while the ending ramps things up a bit, it's not enough to save this film.
Paul Schrader wrote the screenplay, but it's nothing to boast about. The drama is quite slow and the first half of the film is a bit of a drag. The revenge scenes are more animated, but the film had already lost me by then. At least it's quite short, similar classics often crossed the 120-minute mark.