This is such a well-crafted suspense thriller that it's almost as much a pleasure to watch the third or fourth time as it is the first. Rollie Tyler (Bryan Brown) is a special effects man much in demand in Hollywood. He not only is a gifted professional in the trade, he's probably the main reason for the success of such exploitation films he's worked on as I Dismember Mama, Planet of the Female Mummies, Song of the Succubus and Rock-A-Die-Baby. Examples from these movies litter his apartment. He's recruited by Agent Lipton of the Justice Department's Witness Protection Program to stage the fake but public murder of a mafia boss, Nick DeFranco (Jerry Orbach), who will spill his guts to the Feds. All goes well until, after the event, Lipton (Cliff ... Read More:
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I really enjoyed this film. Its ironic, unusual, unexpected, real in a way some films on a similar topic fail to be. The representation of university life and their experiences are so true and clear, the portrayal is as close to reality as you could get. There's a sense, I think, that none of the characters are particularly high flyers, none of them really have a clue what they want to do, none of them really understands themselves as much as they think they do and none of them really stops to consider the cocoon they create for themselves. A cocoon because they're isolated from their fellow students within their own friendship. At the same time, you get the feeling that they're just happy to have something secure. I think I understand, ... Read More:
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Watchable, I didn't find myself wanting to get away for the usual snack. A young man (Matt Dillon) seems intent on becoming part of one of the richest family empires in America, and at the first hiccup kills his bride-to-be (Sean Young), only to start over with her twin sister. Both leads, who are never out of screen, are sufficiently convincing especially Dillon who makes a great pyscho. Jonathan (Dillon) spends the film covering his trail by murdering all who get in his way, but the dead girl's sister (also played by Sean Young) just won't give up. Some tense moments on the road to the truth are guaranteed, and although lacking in some continuity in that it sometimes appears bitty or jumpy, the story line is maintained at a reasonble pace thru to the end. ... Read More:
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After seeing this movie I will guarantee that you will want to see it again. Heartwarming and moving this is a film made with care and probably not the biggest budget in the world!
Jeffrey is at major crossroads in his life. He has left school and his father, a 1st Generation American plumber with no education, wants Jeffrey to attend college and start an apprenticeship. Jeffrey bumps into a couple of card playing school friends and is introduced to the El Flamingo, a swank beach club that is a million miles from his Brooklyn home. Tasting a lifestyle unknown to him, and being accepted whilst useful this story is a testiment to family values. Phil Brody, a sports car dealer, takes a shine to Jeffrey and for a while all is well. Its the end of summer, ... Read More:
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I really enjoyed this film. Its ironic, unusual, unexpected, real in a way some films on a similar topic fail to be. The representation of university life and their experiences are so true and clear, the portrayal is as close to reality as you could get. There's a sense, I think, that none of the characters are particularly high flyers, none of them really have a clue what they want to do, none of them really understands themselves as much as they think they do and none of them really stops to consider the cocoon they create for themselves. A cocoon because they're isolated from their fellow students within their own friendship. At the same time, you get the feeling that they're just happy to have something secure. I think I understand, as I'm ... Read More:
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After seeing this movie I will guarantee that you will want to see it again. Heartwarming and moving this is a film made with care and probably not the biggest budget in the world!
Jeffrey is at major crossroads in his life. He has left school and his father, a 1st Generation American plumber with no education, wants Jeffrey to attend college and start an apprenticeship. Jeffrey bumps into a couple of card playing school friends and is introduced to the El Flamingo, a swank beach club that is a million miles from his Brooklyn home. Tasting a lifestyle unknown to him, and being accepted whilst useful this story is a testiment to family values. Phil Brody, a sports car dealer, takes a shine to Jeffrey and for a while all is well. Its the end of summer, the club ... Read More:
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After seeing this movie I will guarantee that you will want to see it again. Heartwarming and moving this is a film made with care and probably not the biggest budget in the world!
Jeffrey is at major crossroads in his life. He has left school and his father, a 1st Generation American plumber with no education, wants Jeffrey to attend college and start an apprenticeship. Jeffrey bumps into a couple of card playing school friends and is introduced to the El Flamingo, a swank beach club that is a million miles from his Brooklyn home. Tasting a lifestyle unknown to him, and being accepted whilst useful this story is a testiment to family values. Phil Brody, a sports car dealer, takes a shine to Jeffrey and for a while all is well. Its the end of summer, the club ... Read More:
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After seeing this movie I will guarantee that you will want to see it again. Heartwarming and moving this is a film made with care and probably not the biggest budget in the world!
Jeffrey is at major crossroads in his life. He has left school and his father, a 1st Generation American plumber with no education, wants Jeffrey to attend college and start an apprenticeship. Jeffrey bumps into a couple of card playing school friends and is introduced to the El Flamingo, a swank beach club that is a million miles from his Brooklyn home. Tasting a lifestyle unknown to him, and being accepted whilst useful this story is a testiment to family values. Phil Brody, a sports car dealer, takes a shine to Jeffrey and for a while all is well. Its the end of summer, the club ... Read More:
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Watchable, I didn't find myself wanting to get away for the usual snack. A young man (Matt Dillon) seems intent on becoming part of one of the richest family empires in America, and at the first hiccup kills his bride-to-be (Sean Young), only to start over with her twin sister. Both leads, who are never out of screen, are sufficiently convincing especially Dillon who makes a great pyscho. Jonathan (Dillon) spends the film covering his trail by murdering all who get in his way, but the dead girl's sister (also played by Sean Young) just won't give up. Some tense moments on the road to the truth are guaranteed, and although lacking in some continuity in that it sometimes appears bitty or jumpy, the story line is maintained at a reasonble pace thru to the end. I suspect ... Read More:
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I really enjoyed this film. Its ironic, unusual, unexpected, real in a way some films on a similar topic fail to be. The representation of university life and their experiences are so true and clear, the portrayal is as close to reality as you could get. There's a sense, I think, that none of the characters are particularly high flyers, none of them really have a clue what they want to do, none of them really understands themselves as much as they think they do and none of them really stops to consider the cocoon they create for themselves. A cocoon because they're isolated from their fellow students within their own friendship. At the same time, you get the feeling that they're just happy to have something secure. I think I understand, as I'm a ... Read More:
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