Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 5th, 2003
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 2nd, 2003
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 31st, 2002
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The original Back To The Future film is already a classic. There has never been a more original sci-fi/comedy film. The sequels are less stellar but do retain the charm and uniqueness of the original. The talent of Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox shine in these films. Both actors were trying to shed strong TV characters and prove they were more than Reverend Jim and Alex Keaton. The chemistry generated between them goes a long way in enhancing both performances. The supporting cast is also quite good here. Lea Thompson handles multiple ages and roles with convincing style. Thomas L. Wilson’s arch nemeses members of the Tannen family provide generous helpings of humor and villainy. Of course, the story is a bit tired by the third film, but the Western motif helps to freshen things up. Then again, I’d be inclined to watch Fox and Lloyd do play by play for a football game … especially if they could give me a little tip about the final score.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 30th, 2002
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 30th, 2002
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on December 23rd, 2002
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on December 22nd, 2002
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 21st, 2002
Al Pacino started his career with The Godfather, but Serpico went a long way to introducing filmgoers to the raw talent he still possesses. Based on the true story of an officer’s lone fight against corruption in the New York City PD, Serpico is gritty and almost documentary-like in style. Sydney Lumet’s stylized direction would create a template that countless future cop films continue to emulate. A credit to Lumet’s ability to spot talent rests in the fact that this was considered largely a cast of unknowns. Many of the players went on to become household names: Judd Hirsch, Emmett Walsh, F. Murray Abraham, not to mention Pacino himself.
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