Cocaine Cowboys
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Movie Reviews of Cocaine Cowboys
Movie Review: WOW! I can't believe it took me so long to watch this!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had heard about this documentary from a friend of mine who raved about it. My "movies to watch" list is so long I just kind of added it to the list and didn't worry too much about it. I decided to sit down and watch it last night and WOW! I am sorry I didn't watch it sooner. This is an explosive, exciting story of real-life drug smuggling, murders, and high living in Miami in the 80s. One thing I loved about this documentary was that there was no narrator. So many documentaries get bogged down because the narrator just drones on and on, and won't get out of the story's way. In this documentary, the directors let the subjects tell the story and it is way more authentic and entertaining that way. I also really liked the innovative visuals, using still photographs and cutouts of photographs to illustrate things.
This documentary makes an interesting point - as bloody and destructive as the Miami drug wars were, they did result in the construction of modern Miami. Although one person in the documentary says "too many people died, it wasn't worth it" you do have to wonder where Miami would be today without the massive cash influx provided by illegal drug smuggling in the 1980s. As someone who believes drug legalization (at the very least, for marijuana and "softer" drugs) should be more seriously considered, I thought the point was interesting and well-made. Think how much money is generated by the drug trade each year; then think about what that money could do if it were harnessed and controlled by the government, who would also have more power to regulate drug violence.
This is an awesome documentary even if you are the type who hates documentaries. Captivating and compelling.
Movie Review: A SHOCKING LOOK AT THE MIAMI-COLOMBIA NARCO CONNECTION!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is nothing short of an exhilirating roller coaster ride that defined Miami in the 70's and 80's. For people who know little about narcotics trafficking and the violence and sheer terror that occurs as a result, this video will shock even the most hardened of men. To know that these things were happening in the U.S. is eye-opening to say the least. As a federal law enforcement officer familiar with narcotics smuggling I highly recommend this documentary to everyone. It is one of the most in depth reports ever composed on the drug trade between the United States and Colombia and some of the players who were involved, such as the infamous "Godmother" Griselda Blanco. What sets this apart from other similiar videos is the first hand accounts of three men who were neck deep in the circles of drugs and violence. Their stories and accounts are spell-bindingly accurate and reek of the danger, violence and power that is narcotics smuggling. Five out five and very highly recommended!Movie Review: Two straws up!! A must see, I highly recommend it!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Cocaine Cowboys" is an excellent documentary; realistically portraying the growth of the drug trade during the 80's & 90's dominated by the Colombian Mafia. It also shows how "cocaine cash" made the city of Miami, and to some extent the State of Florida what it is today. It is reality `Scarface' exploring and explaining the details of how the drug trade exploded in Dade County and its migration to Southern California. The interviews with reporters, police officials, hit men, and drug dealers provide a very real picture of the madness, murder and money that are an inherent part of the illicit drug trade. There are some very graphic scenes, but that' was reality in Dade County during the era.
The DVD also includes: 24 deleted scenes; with or without commentary by the director and the co-producer; The Charles Cosby Story "Hustlin' with the Godmother" including her plan to kidnap JFK Jr.
Two straws up!! A must see, I highly recommend it!
Movie Review: Excellent and Educational.
Summary: 5 Stars
This kind of looked like it was going to be a seriously low budget no frills production, but it turned out to be a first rate documentary. Cocaine Cowboys explores not only drug traffickers and the cocaine trade, but also the rise of a great American city. Florida in the seventies was "wide open," and, as always, the government was several steps behind the criminals. The venture that Mr. Roberts had with Mr. Munday flying "product" in and out of Columbia was pretty fascinating as were the links with the Ochoa Cartel. The interviews are excellent and these fellows, along with hitman Rivi Ayala, tell us just about everything we need to know about a period in Miami's history when it was wilder than the wild west. Godmother Griselda Blanco was a fascinating, although detestable, character, and one I had never heard of before seeing the documentary. Were it not for drug cash would Miami be what it is today? Quite doubtful.Movie Review: COKE IS IT!
Summary: 5 Stars
Cocaine Cowboys is about as raw n' uncut as the "Bolivian Flake" it's centered around. My Cuban squeeze and I caught the NY premiere of this flick and left the theatre amped! Being a product of the 80s and reading books like "Killing Pablo" and "Hidden Fortunes," I was all too familiar with this flicks ill subject matter. It won't be long before this movie, (if it hasn't already) becomes a cult classic. In addition, there's no question this flick will be highly embraced by the Hip-Hop community. I can see cornball rappers now, making references to The Godmother, Jon and Rivi in their fictitious exploits of thugs, slugs and drugs. The extras are cool compliments, but peep them with the commentary on for that additional 411. Funny thing is, Director Billy Corben is so amped during his commentary, you might've thought he hit a line or two! lol
-Koe Rodriguez