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		List Price: $39.98		Label: MGM (Video & DVD) Salesrank: 27398 Released: February 4, 2003
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		MPAA Rating: R (Restricted) Media: DVD

Editorial Review:
Disc 1: KINJITE Disc 2: MESSENGER OF DEATH Disc 3: MURPHY'S LAW Disc 4: 10 TO MIDNITE

Charles Bronson DVD Action Pack (Kinjite / Messenger of Death / Murphy's Law / 10 to Midnight) Reviews:
Godawful movies for diehard Bronson fans only
2009-01-22 - I'm glad that so many people still like Bronson. I don't know what to make of these glowing reviews. I saw these films when they came out in the theaters in the '80s (after becoming a Bronson fan after seeing "Breakheart Pass" in the late 70s) and I thought they were a far cry from the excellent, well-crafted films he made in the 60s and 70s.

It's important to note that these films were universally panned by critics when they came out. This was for a good reason. Let's put up any of these movies against a well made film like "The Mechanic" or "Death Wish (I)" and you'll see what I mean. If you like schlock, you might get a kick out of these but I dunno. I'm not sure how anyone can enjoy watching Bronson force a rolex watch down a man's throat (and do even more vile things to a john earlier in the film which I don't think Amazon would like me to describe) or how anyone can sit through the sheer boredom and ineptness that makes up "The Messenger of Death." "10 to Midnight" is like a 3rd rate "Dirty Harry" -- it's really embarrassing to watch. "Murphy's Law" is slightly better but again, it's a far cry from the well made films he made back in the day like "The Dirty Dozen" or "Breakout." Even a subpar film like "Love and Bullets" (1979 - when his decline in films began) is head and shoulders above these.

CHARLES BRONSON COLLECTION
2008-09-17 - I WOULD SAY THAT ALL THE 4 MOVIES IN THE BOX SET ARE WORTHWHILE THE MONEY SPEND AND YOU DON'T GET TO SEE SUCH A GREAT ACTOR AS CHARLES BRONSON NOWADAYS AND I DONT EVEN SEE SOMEONE WHO CAN DELIVER WHAT HIS MOVIES DOES,HOPE TO SEE IN THE NEAR FUTURE THE SAME TITLE ON BLU RAY WITH ADVANCE SOUND QUALITY

The smooth, deadly, astute, gray master comes home
2008-08-12 - I have to say this box set is a great way to attain a nice selection of Charles Bronson's work or for a CB fan to get their grubby little paws on four of CB's films at a nice price. This box sets features four of Mr. Bronson's flicks from the 1980s and believe me, these films don't pull any punches, kicks, guns or one liners. These are B movies (lower budget), but that gives them charm and character. I would much rather watch these movies over some the modern CGI, product placement and poorly acted films of today.

The first movie is "Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects" in this film Charles Bronson plays a cop who is investigating a child prostitution ring. This movie is pretty raw and gives viewers Charles Bronson with an "in your face" performance. Bronson doesn't hold anything back in this gritty film. There is also a subplot surrounding a Japanese family and how the prostitution ring influences them. There is one scene that involves Bronson, a watch and a pimp, I will say nothing else.

The second movie is "Messenger of Death" in this film Charles plays a new journalist named Garrett Smith. Smith is reporting a murder involving an entire family of Morons which was a result of a feud between two brothers. Of course Smith believes that there is much more going on with this murder and is determined to find out the truth. This movie is very different from some of Charles Bronson's other films. It relies more on mystery and some drama rather than action and violence. I have heard some negative things about this movie, but I liked it. Charles Bronson was smooth and astute as always and does manage to get his hands "dirty" a couple times in this film.

The third film is "Murphy's Law" this movie has a special place in my heart because it is the first movie that introduced me to Charles Bronson many, many, many years ago. Charles plays Jack Murphy a burnt out cop who is framed for killing his ex-wife. Jack ends up getting hand cuffed to a young girl he arrested prior for stealing his car. Jack breaks out of jail, takes his new "hand cuffed partner" with him in order to find the killer. This movie gives you Bronson at his best, fighting scum, great one liners and a drinking problem that never seems to be addressed.

The fourth movie is "10 to Midnight" this movie is sort of like "Friday the 13th" meets "Death Wish". In this movie Charles plays another cop, but this time he isn't framed. He is on the hunt for a serial killer who only kills women. Now the strange part is this killer gets naked when he kills these women. Look for B movie prince Andrew Stevens as Charles Bronson's partner. Keep an eye open for a very young Kelly Preston. This movie relies more on suspense than action and the result is a nice little horror flick.

All the movies are offered in widescreen or full screen on a double sided DVD. The trailer for each film is also offered. One thing I did notice in some of these movies, Charles Bronson can kick. He could punt for any major NFL team, no kidding. Also as a side note, J. Lee Thompson directed all four of these movies. Therefore not only are you getting a taste of Charles Bronson's work, you are also viewing some of Mr. Thompson's directing. You will also notice that the many of the same supporting actors are used in these four films.

In 2003 Charles Bronson left us and I truly believe he was one in a million. This box set pays homage to a wonderful guy and a great actor. So go on you little vigilantes, grab this collection of movies and reward yourself.

Charles, you are missed.

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2008-05-27 - Nice 80's action films produced by Golan Globus played by one of the toughest guys of all time.

great veiwing
2007-10-11 - I bought this set for my husband for his birthday, and I am enjoying them as much as he is,A wonderful set of entertainment. You won't fall asleep durring these.