Johnny Handsome
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Movie Reviews of Johnny Handsome
Movie Review: A wonderful forgotten film
Summary: 5 Stars
'Johnny Handsome' is one of the finest mystery-suspense films of the past 20 years.Start with Mickey Roarke's performance.Yeah,I know:"Mickey Roarke?""Wild Orchids"Mickey Roarke?But,I promise you,this is "Diner"Mickey,where all the next-great-actor hype came from.As Johnny,a horribly disfigured young man getting by in the worst parts of New Orleans,Roarke is superb.Through a series of bad decisions,he ends up nearly beaten to death on a chain gang,& is saved & given a new face & a new life by a doctor played by Forrest Wittaker.What he does with that chance is at the heart of this film,& worth every second.Director Walter Hill uses the old 30's-40's technique of quick cuts to reactions instead of showing us gratuitous violence.He keeps the pace going without losing track of the plot,a miracle these days.And with a cast also including Ellen Barkin,Lance Henriksen(a Powerful Performance!),and other pros,'Johnny Handsome' is a delight to watch again & again.This is truly a hidden treasure of 80's cinema.Check it out!Movie Review: The revenge is a dish that it eats very cold!
Summary: 5 Stars
A double crossing in a robbery will sent prison to Rourke and despite these serious wounds will disfigure all his face he will be submitted to a plastic surgeon . Once he is released he will plot the revenge for those who betrayed. This script has been told so many times but Walter Hill knew maintain the internal tension all along the film creating a dark atmosphere thanks to a notable cast and impressive violence images. Watch for Freeman and Whitaker in secondary roles.
One of the best achievements in Rourke's career.
Movie Review: The revenge is a dish that it eats very cold!
Summary: 5 Stars
A double crossing in a robbery will sent prison to Rourke and despite these serious wounds will disfigure all his face he will be submitted to a plastic surgeon . Once he is released he will plot the revenge for those who betrayed. This script has been told so many times but Walter Hill knew maintain the internal tension all along the film creating a dark atmosphere thanks to a notable cast and impressive violence images. Watch for Freeman and Whitaker in secondary roles.Movie Review: Loved This Film
Summary: 5 Stars
I haven't seen this in ages. It was great to see it again. This was the movie that first piqued my interested in Mickey Rourke's acting ability. Man he was awesome during the 80's!!!!!!! Too bad his plastic surgery ruined his face. oh well, nothing lasts forever. Few people have had the opportunity in their lives of stardom that Rourke did for over a decade.Movie Review: Great movie, great actors
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie really holds up even today. Mickey Rourke does a spectacular job as the disfigured con who gets a new face. He has the tenderness underneath the tough exterior, always a winning combination for me.
Ellen Barkin is great too as the tough moll gal. Lots of action and lots of drama. Highly recommended