May 17, 2007
Original grindhouse grist.
William Devane,
Tommy Lee Jones,
Linda Haynes,
Lisa Blake Richards,
Dabney Coleman
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William Devane plays a rare sympathetic role in Rolling Thunder, though his behavior is just as cold-blooded and sharkish as in any of his villainous assignments. Devane is cast as Maj. Charles Rane, ... read more
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Flixster Reviews (184)
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March 25, 2012fb1664868775This grindhouse classic rises above the level of a normal b-movie revenge flick and earns it's reputation as a low-budget American masterpiece. The scene of the gang stealing the coins from Major Rane is one of the most tense and terrifying scenes I've seen.
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August 7, 2011Now this is real exploitation vigilante greatness, when it looks like it's going to be a drama then it switches gears. Fun times for everyone.
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January 25, 2011More 70's B-level cinema with William Devane. Another variation on the revenge flick, this one more somber than most. Keeps things realistic until the inevitable bloodbath begins.
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January 12, 2011Fo those who don't know who this actor is.....or if you ever watched actor William Devane during the countless reruns of the 1980's prime time soap opera "Knots Landing" on television,um....sort of during my youth....you know he is an actor who can elevate even the craziest mate... read more
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February 24, 2008Tarantino's favorite movie; perfect dialogue; bad gang is pure evil w/o being unrealistic--together they're like one guy--the good guys are like ghosts
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October 1, 2008Decent revenge flick. Slow pacing and weird shifts in tone make this an average film. The ending saves it overall.
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March 17, 2008This sucker is really a different sort of film. Maybe it's that it kinda has two slow burns, one that hits about 20minutes into the film, and then one that takes the duration to explode. The direction is amazing with this sucker, given the viewer some great sequences. William Dev... read more
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January 30, 2008Damn good vigilante film that maybe gets a bit more credit than it deserves since Tarantino decided to name his now defunct label after it. Still, a great kick arse, tough guy, you can never go home again movie.
Critic Reviews
August 15, 2008
Stan Hall, Oregonian
April 8, 2007
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It's the best cold-blooded Death Wish type of revenge film I've seen. Full Review
January 12, 2007
Boo Allen, Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
No review available.
October 9, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
No review available.
July 30, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
No review available.
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