ToeFuzz
01-12-2005, 10:07 PM
Greetings! I should probably mention first that I am not a screenwriter, but rather a movie reviewer. I do realize this forum is dedicated to screenwriting but have come to the realization that there is no writing group for movie reviewers so I thought I'd see if I could talk you fine people into giving me a hand. I posted earlier in a different thread on this site but feel I might get more of a response from a group of people who deal with movies specifically. What I'd like to do is just post my reviews here and have ya'll rip them to shreds :) Of course constructive criticism is most welcome, but I am willing to take whater I can get.
If anyone feels this is inappropriate just let me know and I'll vanish :)
Mean Streets
One of Martin Scorsese’s earlier works, Mean Streets brilliantly deals with the problems faced by a group of low level hoodlums in New York City, paying particular attention to spiritual Mafioso Charlie Cappa (Harvey Keitel). Believing true penance comes on the streets and not in church, Charlie attempts to protect those around him who may not be conscious of the dangers created by their disruptive behavior. And while Keitel does an admirable job as the films central character, few would argue that Mean Streets belongs to anybody other than Robert De Niro. His breakthrough performance as Johnny Boy combines with Scorsese’s superb camera work to create a deprived world populated by rich characters living amongst a backdrop of crime and violence. This deeply personal film delves into now familiar Scorsese themes such as redemption, love, and violence with such aplomb that we often forget this is essentially Scorsese’s directorial debut and one that should not be missed by anyone who considers themselves a student of film.
If anyone feels this is inappropriate just let me know and I'll vanish :)
Mean Streets
One of Martin Scorsese’s earlier works, Mean Streets brilliantly deals with the problems faced by a group of low level hoodlums in New York City, paying particular attention to spiritual Mafioso Charlie Cappa (Harvey Keitel). Believing true penance comes on the streets and not in church, Charlie attempts to protect those around him who may not be conscious of the dangers created by their disruptive behavior. And while Keitel does an admirable job as the films central character, few would argue that Mean Streets belongs to anybody other than Robert De Niro. His breakthrough performance as Johnny Boy combines with Scorsese’s superb camera work to create a deprived world populated by rich characters living amongst a backdrop of crime and violence. This deeply personal film delves into now familiar Scorsese themes such as redemption, love, and violence with such aplomb that we often forget this is essentially Scorsese’s directorial debut and one that should not be missed by anyone who considers themselves a student of film.