Four businessmen decide to canoe down the a Georgian river for the weekend. They are attacked by hillbillies. Do I have to go on? Sexual violence and just plain old regular violence ensues.
Honestly, is this what movies are supposed to be? Being like Ed, strapped to a tree and forced to watch unspeakable acts of violence? No. At least Roger Ebert agrees with me on this one.
RATING: *----
Interesting Facts:
Over thirty people drowned trying to recreate the characters' adventures after the film's release. What.
I was shocked to look at the checklist in The Book and see that I had checked this off. What? When had I seen it? I had absolutely no memory of it. I watched it (again?) a couple of days ago and already the details are slipping from my mind. What is wrong with me? I think I just need to focus.
I stopped writing for about five minutes to surf the internet. Do I have a problem? Anyway, Lee Marvin plays Walker, a man who, along with an accomplice, steals a large sum of money. His accomplice ends up betraying him and running away with his wife.
I enjoy revenge movies. They are certainly not that original, but they are always entertaining and satisfying, at least for the viewer. I have no problems with a formulaic film, though, as long as it is fun. I personally would have enjoyed it more if his anger had been a bit more righteous, but I suppose I am just fantasizing about far superior revenge stories, like The Count of Monte Cristo or Kill Bill.
In any case, it was worth a watch although did anyone else think the car scene made everybody involved look ridiculous?
RATING: ***--
Interesting Facts:
John Vernon cried after Lee Marvin hit him particularly hard in one of their rehearsals.
First movie to be filmed at Alcatraz after the closing of the prison.
