Edwin Samuelson of The CineFiles on The Death Wish Films

[mark3smle]

i told you... i warned you id kill her! i warned you! id BOOM!

[CultOfPersonality1]

Yes! I was gonna ask you to review these films. Charles Bronson is my all time favorite actor. I don't know why I didn't see this video as I'm a subsciber.

[MartinKoolhoven]

Which dvd-release is the best of Death Wish 2?

[esamuel838]

@MartinKoolhoven Anyone released by Columbia Tri-Star is uncut. The MGM releases are the cut, US version.

[blacksdocrack]

I carry a picture of charles bronson around in my wallet. for inspiration and badassery on the go.

[ghostmanlostsoul]

When are you going to review BROKE BACK MOUNTAIN?

[RASOOL28]

Esamuel838 check out Avenging Force starring Michael Dudikoff of American Ninja fame. Not many people know about it but it's actually a pretty decent movie with a above average finale that really surprized me that it was a Cannon film.

[RASOOL28]

Then the daughter has an extended rape scene too before being impaled on spikes with blood spurtting out her mouth. I actually had taped it not knowing it's uncut origins until I saw the version and was so disgusted taped over it. Even though 2 is totally insane with sleaze I must say the sick side of myself totally digs it on a saturday with beer and weed.

[RASOOL28]

I really like the first 3 Death Wish films. 4 is ok and at least has Ryan can't remember his last name who did alot of Cannon films. 5 is total crap! I hated back when it was released in 1 theater in my town and still hate it now. In 2001 Encore cable actually aired the uncut version of 2, which I had never seen, except poor 80's vhs tapes. Boy! Was that scene trimmed. That poor women was raped in every sex position known to man.

[koinshaku]

You've inspired me to re-watch 2-4. I saw the original again last year. I like this format because it gives you a chance to talk uninterrupted, but I still prefer the back-and-forth of the cinefiles shows.

[nickstad]

Great review. And thanks for the shout-out to our Death Wish 3 soundtrack vid, glad that a hardcore fan liked it!

[cinefiles]

Thanks, but good work on your video - you brought me some chuckles.

[bruuuucewillllis]

I must thank you for giving the advice to search "Death Wish 3" on youtube. That fake directv ad is hilarious!

I think Death Wish 4 is my favorite though, just because it is so cheesy. The scene in the restaurant with the wine bottle bomb is great.

[esamuel838]

I thought you guys would love that ad. If you liked that, check out this other spoof of the overdone music score by Jimmy Page. This really had me die laughing.

[collextor]

Great overview! But DW 5 is worth watching, too. How could you not mention the canolli death!

[cinefiles]

I don't know. There's just something about this film that I don't like. I really wish Steve Carver would have directed it. I think it would have been a much more entertaining entry. He would have given it a much lighter end enjoyable tone.

[esamuel838]

I think Godfather 3 topped this one with Eli Wallach's death at the opera. Give me credit though - I did mention Robert Joy's dandruff problem.

[badhead]

"all I got is a zip gun"

[esamuel838]

I love that Bronson is armed to the teeth, but doesn't even help his friend. I also love that Mr. Zipgun has his own heroic moment with theme music!

[83phatman]

Your Mustache reminds me more of Charlie Chaplin than Charles Bronson, mainly because of how the light's hinting at it.

[esamuel838]

Better to look like Chaplin than Hitler! :)

[filmjunkiezach]

Hey Edwin. I saw Death Wish 3 a couple months back. It's one of the best bad movies a film geek could watch! Great Video!

[esamuel838]

Thanks. It just doesn't get much better than DW3 for trash movie lovers like myself.

[benaiah74]

this is awesome!!! thanks so much edwin!!! DW3 is indeed the best over the top entry of the series.

[esamuel838]

No, thank you taking the time to watch. If you guys have any suggestions for my ranting and raving, please feel free to comment and I'll consider it.

[drugsarehappy]

AWE man i remember wacthing those films with you when we were kids lol

[esamuel838]

Heck, it's because of you that I got into genre films. For that I owe you big time!

[LibraryMan2010]

Is Edwin a Republican? It is no secret that the Death Wish films are pro-gun, or pro-national rifle association.

[cinefiles]

HELL NO! I just consider them great entertainment!

[esamuel838]

Very funny you should mention Santa Sange. It's also my favorite film of all time. I have asked the others to consider reviewing it. We'll see what happens.

[loneoneokay]

Nice review on the Death Wish series Edwin. Death Wish 3 in London? I always learn something new with the cinefiles. Edwin please review Santa Sangre (my all time favorite film) or any of Jodorowsky 's films, perhaps a show?