I should probably start off by pointing out that if you're one of those who considers a movie like Taxi Driver to be "violent", "gruesome", or "out of hand" in any way, you may want to skip Hobo With A Shotgun. In fact, you may want to forget you ever heard of this ferocious new school masterpiece. But for the rest of you. Those whose appreciate Exploitation from decades past, will no doubt fall in love.
So, Rutget Hauer plays a hobo/drifter, who's unknowingly hitched a ride on a train straight to Hell. Or at least a similar place. I'd imagine Hell having more rules. This awful town is run by a bloodthirsty killer/crime boss, who basically owns the police department to the point that this man can just take anyone out in the street and brutally murder them, in front of anyone, and no consequences! This town is full of hookers, junkies, killers, and just about any kind of lowlife you could think of. meanwhile Rutger is getting pretty steamed, just sitting there, observing this awful place, while begging for change. He was going to use the money to buy a lawn mower, but perhaps a shotgun would be more useful, considering the man is just seconds away from snapping. And let me tell ya, when some people snap, they really really snap. It ain't gonna be purdy! In My opinion, this movie is as good as it gets! Hobo With A Shotgun is some beautiful, modern exploitation. Which is rare, these days. I can't think of anything I didn't love about this one. I can usually rewatch a lot of my favorites, over & over again. But sometimes, I come across one that I feel should only be saved for the rarest of occasions. Hobo With A Shotgun is most definitely one of them. Undisputed proof that Exploitation is alive and well. 7/10
So, Rutget Hauer plays a hobo/drifter, who's unknowingly hitched a ride on a train straight to Hell. Or at least a similar place. I'd imagine Hell having more rules. This awful town is run by a bloodthirsty killer/crime boss, who basically owns the police department to the point that this man can just take anyone out in the street and brutally murder them, in front of anyone, and no consequences! This town is full of hookers, junkies, killers, and just about any kind of lowlife you could think of. meanwhile Rutger is getting pretty steamed, just sitting there, observing this awful place, while begging for change. He was going to use the money to buy a lawn mower, but perhaps a shotgun would be more useful, considering the man is just seconds away from snapping. And let me tell ya, when some people snap, they really really snap. It ain't gonna be purdy! In My opinion, this movie is as good as it gets! Hobo With A Shotgun is some beautiful, modern exploitation. Which is rare, these days. I can't think of anything I didn't love about this one. I can usually rewatch a lot of my favorites, over & over again. But sometimes, I come across one that I feel should only be saved for the rarest of occasions. Hobo With A Shotgun is most definitely one of them. Undisputed proof that Exploitation is alive and well. 7/10