Death Wish

Most Rewatchable Scene

The roll-of-quarters defense and extended Tucson sequence

In the discussion (8)
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  • The panel says viewers troubled by the opening assault can enter the film around the Tucson passage. — Chris Ryan
  • The roll-of-quarters defense is the first action scene singled out for replay value. — Chris Ryan
  • The Wild West saloon brawl and the broader Tucson sequence receive explicit nominations. — Chris Ryan
  • Kersey's first shooting and the later three-on-one alley shooting are nominated separately. — Bill Simmons
  • The subway double murder is nominated as Kersey grows more deliberate. — Bill Simmons
  • The subway-platform attack is discussed as Kersey deliberately raising the stakes and exposing himself as bait. — Bill Simmons
  • The final park-staircase shootout, chase, and police ultimatum form the closing scene candidate. — Chris Ryan
  • The Tucson passage is preferred as part of the film, while the last shootout is called the iconic choice. — Chris Ryan