One of my favorite, overlooked Charles Bronson films! It's the type of film I remember growing up - A lot of heart, great acting and cool story proving that you don't need a lot of tech to be a great movie. Definitely what I call a great "little movie". Unpretentious but awesome! Re-creates the Depression Era excellently in an era when recreating past eras was often done slipshod manner. HARD TIMES gets it right. A surly mood permeates this film which is great, it is very atmospheric. One of Bronson's best films, and proof of why Sergio Leonne siad that Bronson was the most gifted actor he ever worked with. And...the FIGHT scenes are VERY entertaining! Great location shooting to in New Orleans, etc.