It felt weird finally watching this film I'd heard so much about it over the years and seen so many references to it that it felt like I'd already seen it. The pacing and built up anticipation of this film is awesome, I'd almost put it right up there with the shining. You constantly get the feeling that something terrible is going to happen. At the time it was released it must have shocked audiences as its pretty extreme for back then but nothing as graphic as we have now. I kind of like that about it though because it sticks to the classic form of horrors while mixing it with a newer more extreme style. Its also it's realistic quality that makes it particularly scary, it feels as if it could happen to anyone. It was strange to see Jon Voight and Burt Reynolds so young they're both almost unrecognisable from how they look now. I really liked the way the camera stopped and focused on people's faces and expressions throughout the film making them even more creepy. The people in the town at the end were just as strange as those by the river. With the title being 'deliverance' it was clever the way they got out of the river by the church. The only thing I didn't like about this film was the ending. It kept you feeling like something more was going to happen but it just cut out with him waking up from a bad dream. All in all it's a thrilling watch but may be a bit slow for people use to watching more modern horrors/thrillers.

"Deliverance" is based on a novel by American author James Dickey, of the same title. Four men who are friends plan a weekend in the outdoors from their families and jobs in the city. The setting is in Georgia, and they are going to canoe one of the roughest rivers to get to and to ride. Only this adventure turns into a psychological nightmare. It's a griping ride down a fast and narrow river gorge. But the rapids and falls aren't the worst dangers. This is a story and film that one won't forget years after watching it. It's not for everyone. Even some who enjoy intrigue and mystery may find "Deliverance" unsettling. It's definitely not for children, teens included. People who can readily distinguish reality from fiction and can easily move on beyond the latter, would be those most likely to appreciate this movie.

I just spent a half hour writing about one of the BEST movies ever - I first saw it as a sophomore in high school, and watched it again on t.v. last night.Did they let 16 year old girls into R rated movies back in the early 1970's? Doubtful! My date must have been 18.As my first review, and as I'm not a bit good with computers, all that I typed earlier just went missing. However, I'll add this much and trust that viewers will take a chance with this exceptional movie. It's NOT to be missed! Very intense, very intriguing, and so much better than anything Hollywood churns out today. I can't even imagine that this movie would get an R rating in this day and age. Most likely XXXX or not made at all. What a pity.P.S. The previous review was spot on! I should have left well enough alone, but felt compelled to add a female perspective. (Not saying the previous wasn't a female . . . hope you know what I mean!)

Four friends take a break from their busy urban life and goes for rafting to a dying river. Obviously, the pleasure trip should go wrong. How it goes wrong, how and how many of them survive it? The movie is the answer for all these questions. The movie is a real pleasure trip to the audience with beautiful Panavision visuals. The beauty of the nature will really inspire you. The adventure is going to thrill you for sure.It is really hard to believe that this is a 1972 movie. The same formula is followed for the similar movies even today.A must watch breathtaking adventure movie!.