The Evil That Men Do
release year: 1983
genre: action/drama
viewing setting: home DVD, 12/13/03
synopsis: A retired hitman takes on a free job: the assassination of a ruthless torture doctor who has killed or maimed thousands.
impressions: This is a good lower-key Bronson action movie. He thinks as much as he fights, though he's lethal when he does fight. This movie wastes no time setting up the evil doctor and the hurdles that must be overcome to get him. It moves along pretty fast and has good action scenes. Bronson's job is made more difficult by his having to work with normal people as part of his cover.
things to watch for: The scene in the bar, where a gigantic Mexican tries to take Bronson's woman.
something this movie has that no other movie has: See "things to watch for"...Bronson's method of dealing with the antagonist is pure ruthlessness.
acting: Bronson does a great job here, his character really not wanting to take this job but realizing that it needs to be done. The guy who played the Doctor was scary in his methods. The guy who played Max (helper to the good guys) did a good job, as did the woman who posed as Bronson's wife to strengthen his cover.
final word: Good low-key Bronson action.
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