Whilst I'm sure this probably seemed quite violent when released, it seems very tame by today's standards, and therefore any shock value is reduced.
Having said that, there's decent performances from all involved, and it moves along at a decent pace, and therefore entertains with no problem.
Would I call it a classic of cinema? No I wouldn't, the storyline is very basic, and whilst apparently based on a true story , it seems reality has been stretched to its limits for the film.
Worth a watch, but once you've seen it, you've seen it, there aren't layers there to keep going back to.
Having said that, there's decent performances from all involved, and it moves along at a decent pace, and therefore entertains with no problem.
Would I call it a classic of cinema? No I wouldn't, the storyline is very basic, and whilst apparently based on a true story , it seems reality has been stretched to its limits for the film.
Worth a watch, but once you've seen it, you've seen it, there aren't layers there to keep going back to.