Although Mr. Majestyk defies logic at times, it is a far sight better than the average Death Wish sequel. Nothing comes between ex-army ranger Vincent Majestyk and his watermelon crop—he’ll lose a lot of money if he doesn’t get all 160 acres done this week. His refusal to hire a local thug’s work crew gets him in hot water; the heat only increases when Majestyk manages to get a mob boss involved in his mess. All Majestyk wants to do is farm his crops and live a tranquil life (and pay his migrant workers $1.40 an hour…in 1974 dollars), but is given no other choice but to solve things the Charles Bronson Way. Elmore Leonard’s script and interesting characters elevate Mr. Majestyk to a level less ridiculous with a fun conclusion taking place in beautiful Colorado scenery. Al Lettieri deserves special mention as the gangster determined to see Majestyk the melon picker sleep with the fishes before migrating to majestic Mazatlán. Thoroughly enjoyable!
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