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Post by lostinlimbo on Mar 19, 2018 4:29:21 GMT
 Framed (1975)★★★★/★★★★★ “Remember what I told you. Play the odds”. Who knew that someone’s hanging mashed-up ear could be so hypnotic. After “WALKING TALL”, director (Phil Karlson), writer (Mort Brisken) and star actor would reunite again two years later for another beat ‘em up, payback crime action-thriller “FRAMED”. Stalwart star Joe Don Baker eases into the role before going on his dogged and calculative rampage.  A Tennessee gambler who just happened to score big, later that night unwittingly kills a sheriff under unusual circumstances. His money disappears, it looks like the girlfriend stops caring and he has no choice but to take the plea deal. He spends four years in jail, before getting out on parole thanks to connections inside and returns to wreak havoc on those who framed him. The hard-nosed plot plays out in the same vein as “The Count of Monte Cristo” with pulp noir touches. The mystery of who's behind the corruption is no surprise for the viewer and it’s never meant to be, but it’s all about trying to unlock the truth of why the set-up. While it’s not as action-packed, you do grit your teeth when it does come to blows by feeling the pain and enduring the sweat of some of these nasty encounters and ear splitting yelling. There are two memorable exchanges though that aren’t violent, but it’s the ballsy banter between Baker and H.B Haggerty that highly amuses. Then there's that train sequence.... oh my! A great supporting ensemble cast and location shooting also add immensely to the hardy entertainment. |
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Post by Dramatic Look Gopher on Mar 21, 2018 19:10:17 GMT
I like this one, too, but then again I'm a fan of Joe Don Baker. He has a commanding screen presence as an action star.
So after the huge success of Walking Tall it seemed that Paramount Pictures wanted to be in the Joe Don Baker/Phil Karlson business, so they gave the greenlight to Framed. Even though it wasn't as good as Walking Tall and didn't make the same kind of impact, Framed is still an enjoyable southern-fried tale of revenge. There are some really brutal scenes such as the fight between Baker and the sheriff, and a mobster's ear being shot to mush. And yes, the train sequence was quite the spectacular stunt and looked like it was very dangerous to do; if that was done today it would have ended up being a lame CGI effect. The supporting cast is good and I agree the exchange between with Haggerty was very amusing, as was the scene when he tries to pick a fight with Baker and really regrets it.
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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Mar 23, 2018 10:17:05 GMT
7/10 Its a good thriller.
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Post by lostinlimbo on Mar 28, 2018 6:59:24 GMT
I like this one, too, but then again I'm a fan of Joe Don Baker. He has a commanding screen presence as an action star. So after the huge success of Walking Tall it seemed that Paramount Pictures wanted to be in the Joe Don Baker/Phil Karlson business, so they gave the greenlight to Framed. Even though it wasn't as good as Walking Tall and didn't make the same kind of impact, Framed is still an enjoyable southern-fried tale of revenge. There are some really brutal scenes such as the fight between Baker and the sheriff, and a mobster's ear being shot to mush. And yes, the train sequence was quite the spectacular stunt and looked like it was very dangerous to do; if that was done today it would have ended up being a lame CGI effect. The supporting cast is good and I agree the exchange between with Haggerty was very amusing, as was the scene when he tries to pick a fight with Baker and really regrets it. I’ve seen a good batch of Baker’s films, some average, but rarely does he disappoint. There’s one though, I haven’t watched; the infamous “Mitchell”. I wouldn’t might eventually checking it out, and also “Charley Varrick”. If the latter is anything like “The Outfit”, I’d be happy. I loved these sort of crime-action films. Nothing lazy about it and the fight choreography is true blue. You feel every punch, from just watching it. Can’t be, but, a little disappointed we don’t see Baker and Haggerty come to blows, pyshically speaking (like the brutal sheriff scene). However the two exchanges between the pair are indeed memorable. |
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Post by Dramatic Look Gopher on Mar 28, 2018 16:34:03 GMT
I like this one, too, but then again I'm a fan of Joe Don Baker. He has a commanding screen presence as an action star. So after the huge success of Walking Tall it seemed that Paramount Pictures wanted to be in the Joe Don Baker/Phil Karlson business, so they gave the greenlight to Framed. Even though it wasn't as good as Walking Tall and didn't make the same kind of impact, Framed is still an enjoyable southern-fried tale of revenge. There are some really brutal scenes such as the fight between Baker and the sheriff, and a mobster's ear being shot to mush. And yes, the train sequence was quite the spectacular stunt and looked like it was very dangerous to do; if that was done today it would have ended up being a lame CGI effect. The supporting cast is good and I agree the exchange between with Haggerty was very amusing, as was the scene when he tries to pick a fight with Baker and really regrets it. I’ve seen a good batch of Baker’s films, some average, but rarely does he disappoint. There’s one though, I haven’t watched; the infamous “Mitchell”. I wouldn’t might eventually checking it out, and also “Charley Varrick”. If the latter is anything like “The Outfit”, I’d be happy. I loved these sort of crime-action films. Nothing lazy about it and the fight choreography is true blue. You feel every punch, from just watching it. Can’t be, but, a little disappointed we don’t see Baker and Haggerty come to blows, pyshically speaking (like the brutal sheriff scene). However the two exchanges between the pair are indeed memorable. Ah yes, good old Mitchell. Not quite as bad as people claim, but nothing special either. I did get a kick out of the Mystery Science Theater 3000 version. But try to see the uncut version if you can. Charley Varrick was an enjoyable crime caper, you'll like it. Joe was a villain, and a creepy one might I add. Another Baker flick I have a soft spot for is Speedtrap (1977). Strictly drive-in fare and there's lots of cool car chases and smash-ups. |
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