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Payback [1999] | ![Payback [1999]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41SEBZNNHFL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Directors: Brian Helgeland, John Myhre
Actors: Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, David Paymer, Bill Duke
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £12.99
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 10442
Format: Anamorphic, Full Screen, Pal, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitled), Romanian (Subtitled), Arabic (Subtitled), Bulgarian (Subtitled)
Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 97 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5024165853238
ASIN: B00004CZEH
Theatrical Release Date: February 5, 1999
Release Date: September 20, 1999
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Double sided disc in cardboard case
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Amazon.co.uk Review
If it weren't for the fact that John Boorman's Point Blank was already a definitive take on Richard Stark's novel The Hunter (reissued under the title Payback), Payback would be a well-above-average 90s action movie. The original toughness is diluted: Mel Gibson's Porter, replacing Lee Marvin's Walker and Stark's Parker, comes on like a hardnut but turns into a softie when he hooks up with call-girl Maria Bello (and he even likes dogs). Double-crossed and wounded after shifty Gregg Henry dupes Porter's wife (Deborah Kara Unger) into betraying him, Porter sets out to get back the $70,000 share of a heist that he feels he is owed. Because Henry has used the money to buy his way into "the Outfit", he has to deal not only with the squirming scumbag but a hierarchy of corporate mobsters (William Devane, James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson) for whom it would be bad business practice to hand over even the trivial sum. Director-writer Brian Helgeland gives it a steely-blue look and gets good performances all round (with room for Lucy Liu as an amusing dominatrix) while constructing a story in which everything fits. But it's just a good thriller, since the masterpiece potential has already been staked out. --Kim Newman
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 Mel at his best October 11, 2000
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I thought this movie was brilliant. Mel is a world weary bad boy who just wants his just desserts - no more , no less. My favourite line was when the dominatrix told him she had a few minutes to spare. Mel looked totally disinterested and said 'Go boil an egg'. Great!
Delightful and perverse experience! February 13, 2003
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Payback is a gritty, intense and slow-paced action movie. Mel Gibson plays Porter, a guy who will stop at nothing for his payback. The plot just seemed to get better and better with more twists as the movie progressed. Mel Gibson is great as the ruthless Porter, but equally worthy of mention are William Devane's performance as Carter, the crime boss, and Lucy Liu as a dominatrix. Incredible as the acting may be, the action scenes are very well done. The movie is of a very old style. Blue tint throughout the film with a classic soundtrack. You really have to be in the mood for this one. Overall, Payback is a very good movie, enjoyable and well worth watching.
Man you are mean! December 26, 2002
Deborah MacGillivray (US & UK)
11 out of 16 found this review helpful
Gibson stretched his acting wings, yet again, with his first bad guy...well sort of bad guy role. I saw this on big screen and believe me, small screen is where this one belongs....it's, just a little hard to take when Mel is getting is toes hammered on the big screen or when the filthy quasi-doctor is removing the bullets from Mel.....argh!I love black humour, and this is about as black as you get...yet, somehow...you short of grin and bear it. Mel is a good bad guy...he set up a robbery and just wants his share that was stole from his jealousy wife and partner. James Colburn puts in a wonderful performance - again - and the whole cast is marvellous repellant....... You will watch this film, and wonder why you enjoyed it.... This is NOT a typical Mel Gibson film, so even if you love Mel you might have a hard time with this film. If you don't like off the wall, really grim, black humour, this one is NOT for you. If you have a weak stomach, it is most definitely for NOT NOT NOT for you. However, is you like Pulp Fiction or films of that ilk...then you will enjoy Mel's walk on the wild side.
Amazing May 12, 2000
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Watch this video and be amazed. If ultraviolent movies are your thing then watch this stunner of a movie
There's only one thing on his mind... August 22, 2002
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
In this story, revenge is the one purpose. Mel Gibson has been betrayed by his friend for 130000 dollars. His share is 70000 and he wants it back. He's a professional bank robber and knows how to play the games.
He begins to work his way through the Outfit bosses to get to the top man in order to get his money. Whatever he does, he will not quit until he burries the enemy first. Mel Gibson plays extremely and the plot is very interesting making this movie deserve 5 stars.
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