Cruising (Deluxe Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Cruising (Deluxe Edition)
Movie Review: "Do I qualify?" No doubt it does...
Summary: 5 Stars
I've seen this movie long long time ago (when I was just a young teenager) and since then it has haunted me fiercely (a good haunt though...). This movie, as well as "The Boys in the Band" (ten years earlier and also by Friedkin), has always been on the back of my mind, and I've been since then on the prowl for them (lol). This year it finally came out (lol again) in DVD and I immediately bought it. And wow! What a movie it (still) is. A dark thriller where an undercover agent (Pacino) tries do find out who is killing and chopping off several of the New York S&M gay clubs clientele. Pacino at his Actor's Studio peak is marvellous, Paul Sorvino is great as always, and you get to see a lot of guys from the police force itself playing some parts (since the movie is based on true killings and got the advise of some cops involved in its solvings) as well as a lot of gay guys from the clubs (no extras here, the clubs are real and the guys in it also...). Lots of shadows, lots of eye linner (lol), a fabulous dance scene with a spaced out Pacino. The extras are also good. I really recommend the Audio Commentary by Friedkin. A must see movie! Gay or straight, that's not definitely the issue here.Movie Review: "Another Side To Gay Life Revealed"
Summary: 5 Stars
William Friedkin, who directed "The Exorcist", also directs this interesting, and often at times, graphic look, at male homosexuality, circa 1979. This was before AIDS, and the S&M and leather side of gay life in New York is explored, with Al Pacino starring as a gay cop who goes undercover to investigate the murders of many gay men in the gay district of New York City. Not for the faint-at-heart viewer, this gay man was amazed and stunned at a side to my community that I had never viewed before. Very informatibe and interesting, as well as eye opening, "Cruising" has been a movie that many have wanted on DVD for years. Al Pacino is great, and the supporting players are outstanding. The script isn't the strongest, but the movie, after being viewed, really makes people talk, both for its subject matter, and the eventual outcome of the film.
The DVD has a ton of bonuses, including commentary by Friedkin, the trailer, and 2 new featurettes. The picture has been cleaned from the original studio print and looks impeccable.
Movie Review: Cruising
Summary: 5 Stars
Very interesting and unique film basically about a serial killer who kills gay men. The film takes you into the unseen underground s & m gay men's scene. So this subject is foreign to most movie viewers. I would only recommend it for adults. The soundtrack is my favorite aspect of the film, and you hear an early recording of a little known Los Angeles punk rock group of the time (70's) the germs fronted by lead singer and a personal friend of mine Paul B. (aka Darby Crash). So for me this film not only takes me back but reminds me of the 70's and is a testament to the late Darby Crash (only Paul could overdose and die the same day John Lennon was shot). Long live the 70's punk rock scene. And may Darby rest in peace.Movie Review: See Greenwich Village
Summary: 5 Stars
I have it on VHS and have been waiting for the DVD for years. The cop in the movie with the black hair taking the two drag queens into his police car was my neighbor. He fell and hit his head and bled to death in real life. He lived across the hallway from me when I lived in NY. This is a must-see movie for the younger gay audience to see how packed the village used to be and how it looked. The hotel room they set up is over a bar that was called the Anvil. I found the movie quite good as far as realistic bars and scenes. For us a bit older it's nice to see how the good old days were. The murder scene is horrific.Movie Review: Exactly as stated
Summary: 5 Stars
When I reviewed the different suppliers offering the movie DVD, I couldn't believe the price was so low. The shipping was actually more than the DVD but at a total price of $6.64 I cannot complain at all & the DVD was new and still in it's original sealed packaging. I am VERY pleased with my purchase and will surely shop Amazon.com in the future!