The original screen version of the same novel that was made into Payback with Mel Gibson is a film that is all style over content. The plot has Lee Marvin as Walker a crook who's double crossed and left for dead. Unfortunately for the mob bosses who screwed him over he survives and goes back for his money and revenge and leaves a wide trail of dead in his wake. John Boorrman's artistry carries the day here since the story, as its on the screen makes little sense, it's simply Marvin exacting revenge. There are few details. However there is an artistry that keeps you coming back. I was watching this on Turner Classic Movies the other night and all I could think was how awful the tale was but at the same time I was enjoying it for the sheer artistry of the film-making. Worth taking a look at.
Review of Point Blank
