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Friday, 19 June 2020

10 to Midnight (1983)

Charles Bronson is probably best remembered for playing characters that operated outside of the law. In 10 to Midnight he plays a seasoned police lieutenant named Kessler whose duty requires him to stay within it. His partner is a younger man (Andrew Stevens) who strives to meet Kessler's standards; he's okay with the situation, until he's required to meet his own. The duo hunt an ego-driven serial killer (Gene Davis) who murders with a knife while naked.
Even though it's a police drama, it relies on Bronson's anti-hero persona much of the time. The violence walks a fine line between exploitative and daring, but may not seem like either if unfairly judged by today's standards.

2½ poker hands out of 5

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