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Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review

Payback (1999)

Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review

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🗓️ 19 September 2024

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

In the gritty underbelly of Chicago, Payback serves up a heaping plate of revenge and betrayal—all wrapped up in a slick, neo-noir package. Starring Mel Gibson as Porter, this 1999 hit plunges viewers into a world where loyalty is as rare as a clean getaway.

After being double-crossed by his wife (Maria Bello) and his partner (Gregg Henry) during a heist, Porter finds himself on the wrong end of a bullet and a whole lot of betrayal. Left for dead and robbed of his cut, he rises from the ashes with one thing on his mind: payback. As he navigates a seedy landscape filled with mobsters, corrupt cops, and a femme fatale, Porter’s quest for vengeance becomes a thrilling, action-packed ride.

Directed by Brian Helgeland, Payback is not just a tale of revenge; it’s a study in the moral ambiguities of crime, loyalty, and the lengths one will go to reclaim what’s theirs. With sharp dialogue, brutal action sequences, and a tongue-in-cheek humor that keeps you on your toes, this film is a must-watch for fans of the genre.

Join us as we dive deep into the film's themes, iconic moments, and Gibson's unforgettable performance, breaking down why Payback deserves a spot in your watchlist. Tune in to the Shat The Movies Podcast for an entertaining exploration of this classic revenge flick!

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0:00.0

Hey, I'm Porter. I'm back in town. Hey, my name is Porter. Everybody, I'm not dead. I'm Porter.

0:07.2

Remember when we first met John McLean? Our God picked him up from the plane and took him down the Nakatomi Tower at the Christmas party

0:17.6

and the terrorists were overzealous but it was sweet when they killed Alice.

0:23.0

And with a little help from Alan drama clay kicked us.

0:27.0

Welcome back to Shatt the Movies, the Podcast where we answered the question,

0:30.0

were the movies we loved when we we were growing up really that good.

0:33.4

Have ever caught yourself thinking why don't they make movies like they used to?

0:36.6

Can you still remember spending your Friday night searching for the perfect movie rental

0:39.7

blockbuster video? Do you know what blockbuster video is? If you answered yes, this is the

0:44.2

podcast for you. I am one of your hosts, Gene Lyons, and alongside is my co-host Big

0:48.6

D Dickie Burke. Good evening. Each week we take a look back in time

0:52.3

decided if our favorite films still hold up.

0:54.5

The movies we cover are chosen by you the listeners who generously commissioned the films you love.

0:58.5

If you like to tell the movies we have covered, we'll cover, or want to choose one for yourself,

1:02.4

please visit Chat-Pod.com and have a look.

1:04.2

At the end of each podcast, we'll provide you the audience

1:06.6

to the number of wives each movie tape to get off your respective bots.

1:09.2

Thank you so much for listening.

1:10.5

If you have not already, hit that subscribe button and share with a friend, it's how we helped the

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