A moving, sensitive and balanced film

Dead Man Walking review

Rated - 5.0 stars

By Marianthi from London Avatar image

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Dead Man Walking

Director Tim Robbins
Genres Drama
Run time 117 mins Certificate 15

26th January 2004

This film tackles one of the most difficult subjects: the death penalty. A guilty man on death row who doesn't do himself any favours, an old-fashioned Christian advisor and the parents of the victimes (two teenagers). Tim Robbins treats everyone with the respect they deserve and doesn't fall into the trap of preaching. His approach is as sensitive as anyone could wish for. Both his protagonists are marvellous, understated and deeply touching. A very important film that will bring tears to your eyes. Hopefully, it should also make you think long and hard. Fantastic.