Starring: Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliot
Directed: Rowdy Herrington
Released: 1989
Genre: Action, Thriller
Box Office: $61 Million Worldwide
Now I’m not going to lie, this film is not for the faint hearted! However if you are into Patrick Swayze being a tough, nonchalant, incredibly skilled fighter then this is the film for you!
Swayze plays Dalton a loner who has a reputation for getting bars into shape (an OG kitchen nightmares if you will), when he is approached by the owner of the Double Deuce, he agrees to help. Along the way he makes some new friends as well as some new enemies.
Dalton is your classic tortured hero. He is a mysterious, obscure character who has made mistakes but is always there to stick up for people who can’t do it themselves. He is very grounded, doesn’t need much and can deal with life alone.
Another one of my favourite characters is Wade, played by the incredible Sam Elliot. Wade is Daltons only old friend, he like Dalton is a tough guy but doesn’t show off and only uses this skills when necessary.
The final ‘battle’ in this films quite something. You are on the edge of your seat throughout. Dalton has been pushed far enough to really unleash the full potential of his strength and it shows. Like I said at the start this film is definitely not for the faint hearted, hit deals with some intense themes and some scenes can be quite graphic. If you can handle that then I would 100% recommend.
Cinema & Chapters by Peggy 