Deliverance | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere

A rough watch, but for much more than its most infamous scene. The right way to be a man, the rural vs urban divide, and the destruction of the environment are all up for discussion in this classic film.

It is not meant to be "liked," and in a sense I didn't like it at all, but that made its power and control all the more convincing, and I greatly admire the film's single-minded intensity.

It is also a finely structured allegory about America and Americans. But at least it works properly on a more basic level. It’s good to watch, and then to think about.

Anchored by some solid performances, strong direction, and a sharp aesthetic, “Deliverance” creates an atmosphere as threatening as it is beautiful and throws it’s characters right in the middle of it.