The Frisco Kid
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Movie Reviews of The Frisco Kid
Movie Review: Long Lost Comedy Gem
Summary: 4 Stars
I am sure there are those of you out there that remember this comedy-western form the late 70's. For those of you that don't, I highly recommend this movie. Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford star as an unlikely pair traveling across America in the Old West. Gene Wilder plays a rabbi trying to get to San Francisco for his own wedding. On the way he is robbed by some two-bit thieves. He teams up with Harrison Ford and the two embark on a series of humorous mishaps as they try and get back the rabbi's stolen goods including his Torah. The movie really has some funny moments and even if you are not a big western fan this movie will leave you highly entertained. It will leave you with a "feel good" attitude when the end credits roll. The dance number with Gene Wilder and some Indians is absolutely classic. The movie is a must for Gene Wilder fans. I feel this is one of his best movies. Watch The Frisco Kid today!Movie Review: Naive Rabbi & Weak '- tuff - cowboy ' head west ...
Summary: 4 Stars
Gene Wilder & Harrison Ford wander around ' out there ' trying to get the designated Rabbi to San Francisco thru miscellaneous bouts of goofy adventures & misadventures along the way.
I saw this terrific flick many years ago, when it first screened, and it has stayed with me ever since !!
Such an odd story line, with these guys suiting their roles perfectly, makes for a great humourous journey for the viewer ....
Not 5 stars to me since I don't say it's the best I've ever seen regarding this genre, but it IS ... indeed a pleasing flick, for all in my opinion.
On VHS (mine) but good quality none the less. I STILL watch this goofy thing every few months.
Movie Review: A nice film but slow moving
Summary: 4 Stars
The characters are likable, there is some decent progression and growth seen over the course of the film, but only about half of the scenes are necessary. It seems as if they just wanted to give Gene Wilder a few more chances to be quirky. Gene is a funny guy, there is no doubt about that, but enough is enough!
The film is family friendly, except for a few instances of harsh language and violence, but it is really nothing compared to the sorts of things that get into theaters these days.
It is worth a look, but only if you're willing to deal with some pretty decent stretches of time when there is not a lot of progression in the story.
Movie Review: Corny movie but a classic of sorts
Summary: 4 Stars
Jewish boy rabbi (Gene Wilder) who can't make it in Poland (home) gets sent to San Francisco where the new Jewish congregation needs a rabbi. Of course he has to get from the East Coast to California - not an easy task in those days.
Enter Harrison Ford - bank robber and fast gunslinger. An unlikely duo make it across the continent to see Wilder married to his bethrothed and Ford as his best man.
A winner if you don't mind some schmaltz here and there. Quite entertaining especially (and probably mostly) if you are also Jewish.
Movie Review: Great movie; comedy, drama, adventure. Enuf said.
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one of my favorite movies as well. I've had the VHS for years and am glad to see its finally out on DVD. Get this movie. You won't regret it.
As an aside, however, I wonder why William Smith never gets mentioned as one of the major actors in this film. Also under-rated, he's played a bad guy in biker movies, a lot of westerns, and as Clint Eastwood's nemesis in "Any Which Way You Can." He plays another bad guy here, very convincingly. Check out his Wikipedia article. Wow !! Much more to him that meets the eye.