If you think the morale of this film through, it is so fucking wrong. But it's my kinda wrong, and it means to be.

I know Peckinpah likes to get didactic, but this is just too ridiculously mean to take seriously.

Way too much overrated. Subpar acting along with a subpar plot.

As complex as it is uncompromisingly pessimistic in its analysis of human nature. A disturbing and challenging ride, no doubt, but it's just so well made, so unbearably intense, and so well-acted that it's impossible to dismiss. Clearly Peckinpah's masterpiece. Dustin Hoffman is extraordinary in this.

It's flawed; it has some editing issues (amidst the brilliant editing work), is unclear about some of it's statements (the edning lines?). Yet this film contains two of the my favourite film elements; dwellings on the male gaze and crazy, police-less towns, and those two go together quite well here. The climax scene is terrific.

The ugliness and violence that is capable of some human beings is truly explored in this psychologically demanding work. I felt so demoralized and manipulated after watching... I loved it. BRILLIANT!

Uh. No.

caralho, http://cinecafe.wordpress.com/2009/09/13/sob-o-dominio-do-medo-sam-peckinpah-1971/

This movie is brilliantly shot and makes a strong impression on the viewer with many of its images, especially later in the film. Very disturbing and very thought provoking. It evokes a strong and complex emotional reaction and demands repeat viewings. For a bonus get high when you get to the duck hunting scene - the rest of the film will be quite a trip.

Begins somberly and becomes more and more insane.

Epic performances, subtle direction and some moments of brilliance. Straw Dogs is only let down by its own hype and the fact that some scenes have not lasted the test of time too well. Still excellent.

Really cool movie. Creepy and engaging.

The Masculine version of Jeanne Dielman.

I just don't get the Peckinpah appeal.

The same as often seems to be the case with Peckinpah's movies, the plot is uneven- especially during the middle block. But the slow pace is forgotten as the movie heads toward the third act, and Peckinpah ratchets up the tension. One of the better endings that I've seen in awhile.

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