The Frisco Kid
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Movie Reviews of The Frisco Kid
Movie Review: Forgotten Gem
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Frisco Kid" has never gotten a lot of acclaim, and over the years, has been pretty thoroughly neglected, but this is an absolute gem of a movie; it's been on my short list of all-time favorite movies since the first time I saw it, and I like it better every time I see it.
Of course, the humor of the main story line involves the various incongruities of a Polish rabbi traveling in the Old West (the classic "American-journey" theme line), and his unlikely friendship with a cowboy-outlaw (with the requisite heart of gold). But woven throughout the film are themes of integrity, loyalty, and courage that give the film depth far beyond first appearances. I found myself actually being inspired as, over and over, in ways large and small, Avram conducted himself as being accountable to something (Someone?) greater than himself. And his dialogue with Tom near the end contains a profound and thought-provoking twist.
Like other reviewers, I am grateful to finally have "The Frisco Kid" available on DVD. This is a wonderful movie that deserves to be better-known.
Movie Review: My favorite movie !
Summary: 5 Stars
It might have something to do with being Jewish in America, but this is my favorite movie. A Rabbinical School graduate from Poland (Gene Wilder) travels across America to become the Rabbi for a new Congregation in San Francisco in something like 1870 (CA Gold Rush time).
The Rabbinical School in Poland picks him for the job because ".. out of 88 graduates in your class you graduated a close 87th!", and you get the feeling they don't know what else to do with him. When he asks how does he get to San Francisco, the Head Rabbi says ".. go to New York and ask.". That's the first 5 minutes of the movie.
He makes friends with a bank robber (Harrison Ford) along the way and they have adventures. He gets robbed and beat up, learns to ride a horse, meets Amish and Indians, and Catholic Brothers, and gets in a gun fight. He sees more of America than I have.
Movie Review: Fabulous Jewish Western!
Summary: 5 Stars
I too am utterly delighted to learn that The Frisco Kid is about to be released on DVD. Gene Wilder is simply wonderful as a lovable Polish rabbi on the wild frontier, with a young Harrison Ford as his traveling buddy. It has always been one of my favorite films. As a professor, I love showing the clip of the odd pair as captives of an Indian tribe. The chief is classic, particularly in the moment when he speaks his first line, to Rabbi Avram: "You don't speak English very well."
The little theological conversation between our "Wilder West" Rabbi and the chief regarding God's role in making rain is a hoot. "It's not his department! He gives us courage when we are afraid; he gives us compassion when all we feel is hatred . . ."
{KA-BOOM! Thunder clap, ensuing rain...}
"And then, sometimes, he just changes his mind . . ."
Great stuff. Very rabbinic. :-)
Movie Review: Classic western comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
An affectionate film on Judaic devotion and justice. A less-than-serious Rabbi (Gene Wilder) is sent from Poland to San Fransisco with a Torah scroll in tow. On the way he is robbed, nearly murdered, befriends and helps reform a thief (Harrison Ford) who saves his life, makes some Catholic monks break the vow of silence, and teaches some Indians how to dance.
Once getting to San Fransisco, he comes to grips with his appointed duty and helps bring his would-be murderers (William Smith and company) to justice with the thief's help.
It's not an allegory of American Westward expansion - it's a comedy. No heavy-handed political commentary or subtext to be sucker-punched by either.
Fun and entertaining for the whole family.
Movie Review: Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford Fan
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved seeing a young Harrison Ford, this was between Star Wars original 1 and original 2, and I love seeing anything with Gene Wilder, that hilarious man. The two together is amazing. Harrison, the robber, and Gene, the orthodox Jewish Rabbi (redundant I know), make the best duo! Poor, kind hearted Gene going from Poland to San Fransisco and meeting trials and tribulations on the way and every cliche western theme there is along with things I never would have guessed would be a problem. Harrison is the most interesting robber I've ever seen and certainly endearing. You'll love them together and honestly it is just a fun, sweet, endearing movie with a super hot Harrison Ford...What more could you want?