Mel Gibson's Payback

ButtersSuki

I'm guessing this is not going to be a popular opinion on here but.........

I really like Payback.There, I've said it!

Wtched it again at the weekend and it still holds up for me. Great performances from all of the cast - Gibson is great in the lead, Gregg Henry is fantastic as Resnick and the rest of the cast really make this work - for me.

I love the darkness of it and the dialogue is top notch.

And it has Maria Bello, a young Lucy Liu (going by the Lucy Alexis Liu monicker) and the not seen enough Deborah Kara Unger if you like "lovely girls"


Anyone agree?

GarH

It's a guilty pleasure for me too.
I love the way Porter goes from a (not quite) psycho at the start, to a more likeable comedic 'hero'.
And yes,a great support cast. Especially Lucy as a dominatrix

Tipsy McSwagger

Ye it's a very good film noir and I have it on my queue of films to watch on Netflix.

listermint

I really like it.

ButtersSuki

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

Ye it's a very good film noir and I have it on my queue of films to watch on Netflix.

FYI:
The Blu Ray has the Original Theatrical Release and the Director's Cut with an Alternate Ending for those of you who haven't seen the latter and may be interested. There's also a DVD release of the Director's Cut out there too. Worth a look if you like the Original!

KenSwee

Cool movie.

don ramo

i didnt think this was an unliked film, gibson is on fine form in this one, his last films get the gringo had him back in a role like this one, obviously payback is better:D:D

Hande hoche!

One of those movies that I end up watching whenever it's on the telly. Quite a good film.

Kiith

Loved the film, but I hated the directors cut. Kris Kristofferson wasn't even in it :eek:

sham69

one of my favourite movies.
The alternative ending is great.

As mentioned already, he plays a similar character in "Get the gringo" which I really liked aswell but its nowhere near as good as Payback.

the_djoker

Good flick allright, alternative ending .... hmm must check it ..

ButtersSuki

don ramo wrote: »

i didnt think this was an unliked film

Part of the reason I posted this was when I mentioned this recently amongst some movie lovers I got completely shot down. Tried debating but got laughed out of it. Delighted to see a different reaction here!

Dermighty

Mel Gibson is a really good actor. He has a big presence and he is very funny. IF you watch his latest movie, "Get The Gringo" (Or "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" in some places) you'll see what I mean.

His ridiculous personal life aside, I'd pay to see his movies!

mrmorgan

this was actually a good movie. dont know why you thought get slated