‘Dick Tracy’ Download and Reviews
“Dick Tracy” Movie Details
Dick Tracy tagline: I’m on my way.
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Pat Patton |
“Dick Tracy” Movie Review
“Dick Tracy” Plot Summary
The comic strip detective finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney makes advances towards him while he is trying to battle Big Boy Caprice’s united mob.
Impressive, enjoyable comic book movie (spoilers)
Released in 1990, Warren Beatty’s take on a popular one-time comic book detective is at once successful and distinctive. It doesn’t have the preachy Americo-centric moralism of the ‘Superman’ movies, neither does it possess the dark and tragic depths of the early ‘Batman’ films. ‘Dick Tracy’ is distinctive as it just tries to be what it is: a literal live action comic strip. In this the cops headed up by a straight-laced detective (and his plucky kid sidekick) are the heroes, with a horde of ugly, scheming gangsters as the villains
In a town simply named The City, Dick Tracy (Warren Beatty) is an honest but reckless detective who divides his time between chasing villains and going out with his girlfriend Tess Trueheart (Glenne Headly). He finds himself a new sidekick in the shape of the Kid (Charlie Korsmo), a homeless young thief he pulls off the streets. Tracy will need all the help he can get, as his arch-nemesis Big Boy Caprice (Al Pacino) is on the rise. He’s just rubbed out his main rival Lips Manlis (Paul Sorvino), taken over his club and stolen his girlfriend, singer Breathless Mahoney (Madonna). Now he’s preparing for a rampage that will ensure him complete control of The City…..Take the story out of the movie and it would make a fine period melodrama. There are enough twists and turns in the plot to keep it interesting for the bulk of it’s two-hour running length. The script mixes a healthy stock of comic book characters (hard-nosed cop, honest sweetheart, streetwise kid, mean ugly gangster and attractive but sleazy moll) and has the standard surprise ending. This is combined with a show of action scenes (featuring cement baths, punch-ups and tommy gun shoot-outs) but in keeping with the pictures lighthearted tone, there is nothing gory or explicit
The setting and technical aspect is especially good in this film. The use of primary colours in both the backdrops, sets and costumes is brilliant and makes the whole film really come alive. Enhancing this is a wonderful music score, put to good use in both the action scenes and the quieter, more sentimental moments. Even Madonna’s songs fit in well with the picture, as they’re cleverly used in ways that bring the story forward and add irony to key scenes. The performances are for the most part excellent. Warren Beatty is on form as eponymous detective and he works well in tangent with Charlie Korsmo as The Kid, who is both his partner and surrogate son. If the film has a recurring weakness, it’s in the lack of chemistry between him and leading lady Glenne Headly. There is certainly more discernible tension in scenes between him and Madonna, who turns in a good performance as the scheming, gangster’s moll. She is certainly no Oscar-winner, but neither is she the wooden disaster so many make her out to be
The cast of prosthetics-clad gangsters reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ of vintage character actors: Dustin Hoffman, James Caan, Paul Sorvino, William Forsythe, James Tolkan, etc. The outstanding performance here, though, is Al Pacino as Big Boy. Usually known for his more serious portrayal of villains in films like ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ it is a delight watching him go gleefully over the top here. Big Boy is deluded, cruel and arrogant and makes a worthy adversary for Tracy
Not one of the most well-known comic book films going around, but it is still a joy to watch.
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‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ Download and Reviews
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” Movie Details
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels tagline: Nice guys finish last. Meet the winners.
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English Sailor #1 |
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” Movie Review
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” Plot Summary
Lawrence and Freddie are con-men; big-time and small time respectively. They unsuccessfully attempt… add synopsis
Timeless Comedy
A wonderfully structured comedy, with a great cast and solid script
Michael Caine is the best con man in town, until Steve Martin turns up and challenges his superiority. They decide that the first one to con money out of Miss Janet Colgate will have the right to the towns many easy targets
With the deal done the con is on, and its a battle of wits, between the two men, with a very surprising winner! Hilarious and fresh as the day it was made
A classic comedy treat 8/10 also watch Heartbreakers, its has a similar theme and is just as good.
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‘The X Files’ Download and Reviews
“The X Files” Movie Details
The X Files tagline: Fight the Future
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Richard ‘Ringo’ Langly |
“The X Files” Movie Review
“The X Files: Fight the Future” Plot Summary
Mulder and Scully must fight the government in a conspiracy and find the truth about an alien colonization of Earth.
Wonderful!
Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny did an excellent job of acting in this film! Full of government conspiracy and cover-ups, with action and suspense, and something that all the shippers (Mulder and Scully relationship) will love: MSR! (Mulder/Scully Romance) Curse the bee…. anyways, if you haven’t seen this movie you are crazy! So, go rent it, rate it, and review it if you want to. I’m tellin ya, this is one of the best movies I have ever seen! Starring Gillian Anderson as Special Agent Dana Scully, David Duchovny as (hot) Special Agent Fox Mulder, and don’t forget the smoking man! Included are appearances of the Lone Gunmen and Skinman (Skinner) also!
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‘Sgt. Bilko’ Download and Reviews
“Sgt. Bilko” Movie Details
Sgt. Bilko tagline:
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1st Lt. Oster |
“Sgt. Bilko” Movie Review
“Sergeant Bilko” Plot Summary
This movie is a remake of the hit series which starred, Phil Silvers as Sgt. Bilko. In this movie, Bilko… add synopsis
I enjoyed it a lot
Steve Martin is larger than life in this very funny comedy. He plays the title character who is lazy, sleazy, clever and always one step ahead of everyone else he should be ahead of. He runs the motor pool like it would be run by someone from ‘Animal House’. They spend all their time gambling and sleeping it off
A new recruit (Darryl Mitchell, from ‘Galaxy Quest’ and ‘10 Things I Hate About You) does not understand his unprofessionalism as a military man so in some ways Darryl acts as the audience. Bilko has a girlfriend who is onto him but loves him in spite of herself. He constantly leaves her at the altar (‘I’m the only woman I know whose wedding dress is showing wear’) but its a game they play more than anything. Plot takes off when Phil Hartman shows up. He’s an old adversary of Bilko and wants to even an old score. He demands that Bilko and his men shape up and even starts romancing Bilko’s girlfriend, which of course drives Bilko crazy. Glenne Headley is perfectly cast as Bilko’s girlfriend. Unfortunately Phil Hartman is miscast and does not generate the laughs you’d hope for from this comic genius. Dan Ackroyd is very good too, but of course the movie belongs to Steve Martin. He’s an acquired taste, but so what. 8/10.
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