But I think I have to agree with others that the biggest issues I have with the film would be the level of gratuitous violence coupled with having no clear "hero" to cheer for. As I am remembering it.. the story ended up being more or less all about vengeance.. as I recall. (not really a movie theme I am altogether fond of) But again.. I confess I could be wrong about it all as I haven't seen it in so long.
And I will add too that everyone has their own spin on what they like to watch and why... so one person's "vengeance is mine, and I LIKE it" movie is another person's "stomach turner' ha.
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Yet, to be fair, I guess a case COULD be made that it was really more about watching Clint's character revert to his true nature.. sort of what you said, Mr. Movieman.. he more or less returns to his natural self (maybe in his case.. you can't change who you REALLY are as a person) And his kids (and the fact that he is their father) holds so little restraint on him that he pretty much just forgets they exist.. at least while he is killing and maiming.. and killing some more.
Again.. not exactly a movie theme I am altogether fond of.. though I confess, sometimes it is intriguing to watch a character unravel. (but I just hate having to wade through all that blood to do it, ha)