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I actually agree with both Harry and delusianne about the film's themes.
I looked at Jon Voight's character as the hero, but back in the 70's, it was all about anti-heros, which to me, is what he was. Definitely he and the other guys would be haunted by what happens on and off the river.
What is the movie Deliverance about? I keep hearing about it in other movies, saying ect..."Like out of deliverence"...I want to see the movie and will eventually but what is it about?
The movie came out when I was too young to see it and I still haven't after all these years, but between all the Deliverance jokes I've just always assumed what it was about...someday I'll rent it
Agree about IMDB...I use it constantly, especially if we are watching something and someone is recognizable in the movie that I just can't place, IMDB is good for that!
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For anyone that has not seen this movie...go rent it today! It is a true classic...as a previous poster said...It is disturbing in some parts. I still get goosebumps when I hear the banjos!
Classic 1972 Boorman film. Bottom line is when people say "deliverance" references they are speaking about sub culture "backwoods" environments! It would be made in overtones of "being in the worst possible situation (in this case backwoods with people totally different from their own. Not a good situation to be in.
this movie was about men being out of there element staying alive to get back home. they found evil survived and got the hell out. one hell of a movie.
If you have not seen this movie and want to still enjoy a hike through a wilderness area, then don't rent it!!!!!!
You can't enjoy nature walks because of Deliverance? Weird.
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Stereotypical assumptions (scenes) about southern mountain families and city dwellers out for adventure.
It's a story, not an assumption.
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You'd be better off not watching if you aren't into movies about first time prison experiences for small men!!!!!!! (Big spoiler and hint).
That's not what the movie is "about". If this kind of thing freaks you out, yeah, don't watch. But how does that make it a "pile of crap"?
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