Death Wish
dir. Eli Roth · 2018
Plot
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.
Why watch
"Death Wish" reimagines the classic revenge narrative through a contemporary lens, exploring the dark allure of vigilante justice in a world where law enforcement is overwhelmed. With Bruce Willis delivering a gritty performance, this film challenges viewers to confront the moral complexities of retribution and the societal implications of violence.