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Death Sentence

  • 20072007
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  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Nick Hume is a mild-mannered executive with a perfect life, until one gruesome night he witnesses something that changes him forever. Transformed by grief, Hume eventually comes to the distu... Read allNick Hume is a mild-mannered executive with a perfect life, until one gruesome night he witnesses something that changes him forever. Transformed by grief, Hume eventually comes to the disturbing conclusion that no length is too great when protecting his family.Nick Hume is a mild-mannered executive with a perfect life, until one gruesome night he witnesses something that changes him forever. Transformed by grief, Hume eventually comes to the disturbing conclusion that no length is too great when protecting his family.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
72K
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  • Director
    • James Wan
  • Writers
    • Ian Mackenzie Jeffers(screenplay)
    • Brian Garfield(novel)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Bacon
    • John Goodman
    • Kelly Preston
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Wan
  • Writers
    • Ian Mackenzie Jeffers(screenplay)
    • Brian Garfield(novel)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Bacon
    • John Goodman
    • Kelly Preston
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 370User reviews
    • 162Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Kevin Bacon and Kelly Preston in Death Sentence (2007)
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    Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon
    • Nick Humeas Nick Hume
    John Goodman
    John Goodman
    • Bones Darleyas Bones Darley
    Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston
    • Helen Humeas Helen Hume
    Garrett Hedlund
    Garrett Hedlund
    • Billy Darleyas Billy Darley
    Jordan Garrett
    Jordan Garrett
    • Lucas Humeas Lucas Hume
    Stuart Lafferty
    Stuart Lafferty
    • Brendan Humeas Brendan Hume
    Aisha Tyler
    Aisha Tyler
    • Detective Wallisas Detective Wallis
    Matt O'Leary
    Matt O'Leary
    • Joe Darleyas Joe Darley
    • (as Matthew O'Leary)
    Edi Gathegi
    Edi Gathegi
    • Bodieas Bodie
    Hector Atreyu Ruiz
    Hector Atreyu Ruiz
    • Hecoas Heco
    Kanin Howell
    Kanin Howell
    • Baggyas Baggy
    Dennis Keiffer
    Dennis Keiffer
    • Jamieas Jamie
    Freddy Bouciegues
    Freddy Bouciegues
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Leigh Whannell
    Leigh Whannell
    • Spinkas Spink
    Casey Pieretti
    Casey Pieretti
    • Dogas Dog
    Rich Ceraulo Ko
    Rich Ceraulo Ko
    • Owenas Owen
    • (as Rich Ceraulo)
    Beth Keener
    Beth Keener
    • Amyas Amy
    • (as Elizabeth Keener)
    Yorgo Constantine
    Yorgo Constantine
    • Michael Barringas Michael Barring
    • Director
      • James Wan
    • Writers
      • Ian Mackenzie Jeffers(screenplay)
      • Brian Garfield(novel)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Based on the book, "Death Sentence" - the direct sequel novel to "Death Wish", which itself was made into the movie, "Death Wish (1974)" starring Charles Bronson. The 1974 version spawned four sequels, none of which were influenced by the novel series. The author, Brian Garfield has disliked and does not care for each of the sequels due to how it departs from his original character, and theme in the books.
    • Goofs
      When Nick puts the red Ford into gear, he does so without the key (it's not his car). Modern cars cannot be put in gear without a key AND a foot on the brake.
    • Quotes

      Nicholas "Nick" Hume: Where are you, you bastard?

      Billy Darly: You want to send me a reward for finding that wallet of yours?

      Nicholas "Nick" Hume: You tell me where the fuck you are, right now!

      Billy Darly: No, I'll tell you where the fuck you are. You're in my end of the fucking sewer, buddy. I say who lives. I say who dies. Now you better get that through your fucking skull, because there's no more warnings. I'm coming for some fucking family time.

      Nicholas "Nick" Hume: No. You listen to me. You go near my family, and I will cut out your goddamn guts like I did your fucking friend. Do you hear me?

      Billy Darly: He wasn't my friend. He was my brother. And now I'm coming for the rest of your family. You just bought them a death sentence, motherfucker.

    • Alternate versions
      Also released in a UNRATED version on DVD running 111 minutes.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Villa Captive (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Have a Merry Christmas
      Written and Produced by Sourcerer

      Performed by Audrey Stange and Victoria Hamilton

    User reviews370

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    Top review
    7/10
    As revenge thrillers go, this has got balls!
    Nothing new and exciting here for what is fast becoming a tired old genre, but boasting the considerable talents of Kevin Bacon in the lead role, Death Sentence is way above average and never outstays its welcome. Nick Hume & his son Brendan stop at a gas station one night and a violent turn of events transforms Nick into a maelstrom of fury...

    Asking the question of just what lengths we would go to to look after our families, Death Sentence is merely following on from the likes of Death Wish and Eye For An Eye. But here the violence is upped to such a gruesome standard, it creates maximum impact. Yet it's not the violence that leaves the lasting impression, it's the descent of the main protagonist that terrifies the most. A humble and decent man spiralling out of control, done down by the system, he finds darkness within him that he surely didn't know he had.

    Some sequences here are excellent and well staged by director James Wan, and he shows considerable skill with his fluid camera. But these things tend to get over looked in a film of this type. Elsewhere, although we are asked to swallow the impossible for one too many occasions, and the cops are stupid beyond belief, the film does find a couple of narrative tricks to also keep it out of formulaic tedium. Kevin Bacon deserves better than this for sure, but he's great in the dual role and as revenge thrillers go, in case I haven't violently rammed home the point yet, this really hits the mark. Kind of like a kick in the privates really. 7/10
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 31, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Án Tử Hình
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia, South Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Hyde Park Entertainment
      • Baldwin Entertainment Group
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,534,258
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,231,321
      • Sep 2, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,974,459
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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