Los Angeles Times by Kevin Thomas

Death Wish 4 may be preposterous, but on the level of technique it's a solid textbook example of crisp exploitation picture craftsmanship. Thompson clearly takes pleasure in setting up every scene with maximum economy and impact, and his work is that of a professional without apologies.

Time Out by Staff (Not Credited)

Gail Morgan Hickman's complicated script manages a couple of nice twists, but it's too formulary to pursue the ambiguities it reveals. Most enjoyable is the clear thread of self-parody, which keeps the laughs and bullets coming thick and fast.

Variety by Staff (Not Credited)

What raises Death Wish 4 above the usual blowout is a semi-engaging script and sure pacing by veteran action director J. Lee Thompson.

The New York Times by Caryn James

Death Wish 4 is as efficient and predictable as Kersey himself, and inoffensive as long as you can root for a sociopathic hero.

Washington Post by Richard Harrington

This time around, there's barely any plot, just excuses for Bronson to blow people away.

TV Guide Magazine by Staff (Not Credited)

No one was exactly clamoring for this one, and Bronson has vowed it will be the last Death Wish.