Straw Dogs (1971) Reviews

Straw Dogs (1971)
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Sam Peckinpah examines the instinctual capacity for violence in his controversial 1971 film, loosely based on the novel The Siege of Trencher's Farm. To avoid the Vietnam-era social chaos in the U.S., American mathematician David Sumner (Dustin Hoffman) moves with his British wife, Amy (Susan George), to the isolated Cornish town where she grew up, but their presence provokes antagonism among the village's men. As the hostilities escalate from routine bullying to the gang rape of his wife, David finds his pacifistic self backed into a corner. When the hooligans attack his house, David finally resorts to the gruesome violence that he abhors. ~ Lucia Bozzola, Rovi

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Starring:
Dustin Hoffman, Susan George, (more)
Director(s):
Sam Peckinpah
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Ronald D.

I really liked how the director established the film's main characters in the first 10 - 15 minutes of the movie. The drama is intense during the climactic part of the movie, as well as in the events leading up to that moment. This movie was a lot better than I expected it to be.

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DIANA R.

slow starter but a great movie, very different

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Joseph V.

Good movie. Drags a bit at times, but only for short whiles. The story could have been set up a bit better.

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J.Carroll H.

good

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Jon N.

For fans of Sam Peckinpah, this film is truely his best work. For others just looking for a good movie, watch this one, but after the children have gone to bed You will not be disappointed.

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Marcia G.

The think about this movie is not that the story is so good, but seeing Dustin Hoffman during his beginning is such a treat. That is why this movie is so good.

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GENE G.

Absolutely brilliant movie. Great acting. Great writing. Sexy.

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Jessica R.

This movie was a complete bore and weird....DO NOT RENT.

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Gerald M.

DVD was damaged when I received it in the mail......unable to view it......returned it to the store.

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Gina V.

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    Ronald D.

    I really liked how the director established the film's main characters in the first 10 - 15 minutes of the movie. The drama is intense during the climactic part of the movie, as well as in the events leading up to that moment. This movie was a lot better than I expected it to be.

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    DIANA R.

    slow starter but a great movie, very different

    Yes   |   No

     
    Joseph V.

    Good movie. Drags a bit at times, but only for short whiles. The story could have been set up a bit better.

    Yes   |   No

     
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