Payback Movie Review 1998

Mel's very, very mean. Of course, his character has every reason to be in this loose remake of 1967's "Point Blank" and the novel "The Hunter" by Richard Stark. Porter (Gibson) is doublecrossed by partner Val (Henry), who steals the loot from their latest heist as well as Porter's junkie wife, Lynn (Unger), and then leaves Porter for dead. Porter becomes obsessed with getting his money back, and he'll take on anyone who gets in his way. Very cold, violent neo-noir with a pro lead and interesting supporting cast.

Distribution

Paramount Home Video, 5555 Melrose Ave., 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, Phone: (323)956-5000, URL: http://www.paramount.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 110 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Revenge, Books to Film: Donald Westlake (aka Richard Stark), Contemporary Noir, Sexcapades, Crime Drama, Rogue Cops, Doublecross!

Screenplay

Brian Helgeland, Terry Hayes

Cast

Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, David Paymer, Deborah Kara Unger, William Devane, Kris Kristofferson, Bill Duke, Jack Conley, John Glover, Lucy Liu, James Coburn

Cinematography

Ericson Core

Director

Brian Helgeland

Music

Chris Boardman

Producer

Bruce Davey, Stephen McEveety, Icon Productions, Paramount Pictures