Here's one of the first New World video VHS tapes i bought for my collection. I got it used for 50 cents. Box is in great shape and the tape is like new. The picture is amazing for a 1986 VHS tape.
The movie itself is a odd find. It's a Walling Tall-ish story of a world war 2 hero who's now in retirement(played by Charles Durning) who after witnesses a brutal crime decides to take justice in his own hands when the cops wont help.
Plot wise it's really run of the mill, But having Durning as the hero makes it special, His a sweet teddy bear grandpa that is suddenly throw into a very violent world. And to me that's what mades it way more enjoyable to watch. Because he's such a loveable character. Pam Grier(of Coffy, Foxy Brown, Jackie Brown and Women in cages fame)also has a great bit part as one of people trying to help Durning out.
Action Is decent if not hit or miss,With the best parts coming at the climax. While near the opening theres some slobby foot chases. The shootouts near the end make up for those shortcomings. All in all Stand Alone is a kinda goofy action movie with a great performance by Charles Durning that makes this tape worth tracking down specially if you can find it for a dollar or under.
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