A mixture of film noir, 70s brutality, 80s cool and 90s action results in a great and very entertaining movie. Easily one of Gibson's better movies and a favorite of mine. Absolutely timeless with a great cast.

The best adaption of a Parker novel so far (although he is called "Porter" here) and a great Neo-Noir. This is one of Gibson's best roles as he's not playing the same old charming guy, instead being a not so nice guy, particularly for a protagonist. There are two versions of this movie and they are very different with a totally different third act which had a different cast of antagonists. Both versions are great and can be enjoyed as separate movies.

Big fan of this film - both the original and the director's reinstated version. I prefer this theatrical release for two reasons. A more intricate and action-filled ending. And the coloring of the film in that almost black and white washed-out blue tone. Yet the ending is shot at the Warners backlot and it feels cheaper as a film throughout. The other version starts perhaps a little weaker. Has a less impressive use of enemies... And uses cheap mechanisms to move the plot along. And I'm not a fan of the hurried ending. I'll take any versions of the film and it is very interesting to see how an alternate edit and structure can affect a film so much. 8.25/10

Mediocre at best neo-noir/action/drama with surprisingly bloody plot line.

And they may take our lives...but they will NEVER take... our 70k!!!!