Review wanted: Suicide Kings
08-17-99, 06:59 PM
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I think it's a very entertaining movie. While I feel it borrows a little too freely from "Reservoir Dogs", it is a clever story that will keep you guessing and interested until the very end. Christopher Walken is superb, and he shows his mastery though he is duct-taped to a chair for 90% of the film. Also, Jay Mohr, Johnny Galecki, Henry Thomas, Sean Patrick Flannery, and Denis Leary are good. If you like movies in the same vein as Reservoir Dogs and the Usual Suspects, you'll enjoy the movie. I don't know if I'd consider it a keeper for sure, but my friends own it and swear by it.
The DVD version is superb, and may cost you the price of owning the disc in late rental fees! There is a short angle-changing option(!) during a scene, where they show you how a scene in the film was shot. There are also alternate endings (with commentary), an interesting feature-length commentary and a feature on mixing sound. There are a plethora of reviews on the web. I'd pick it up and check it out. I didn't keep my copy, but I'll probably watch it again sometime in the future.
The DVD version is superb, and may cost you the price of owning the disc in late rental fees! There is a short angle-changing option(!) during a scene, where they show you how a scene in the film was shot. There are also alternate endings (with commentary), an interesting feature-length commentary and a feature on mixing sound. There are a plethora of reviews on the web. I'd pick it up and check it out. I didn't keep my copy, but I'll probably watch it again sometime in the future.
08-19-99, 12:28 AM
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I wasn't really sure what I was getting into, but I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. I basically picked up this DVD because it was such a bargain . . . sure glad I did . . . my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The movie has a great plot with many twists and turns . . . don't know what you'll get next. In addition, all the actors were great, especially Dennis Leary . . . he's DA MAN!!! I would love to see Mr. Leary do a movie with Joe Pesci!!!
I also thought the alternate endings were outstanding . . . each one being very different.
Overall, this DVD is a steal at it's low price . . . Artisan, you are DA BOMB!!!
The movie has a great plot with many twists and turns . . . don't know what you'll get next. In addition, all the actors were great, especially Dennis Leary . . . he's DA MAN!!! I would love to see Mr. Leary do a movie with Joe Pesci!!!
I also thought the alternate endings were outstanding . . . each one being very different.
Overall, this DVD is a steal at it's low price . . . Artisan, you are DA BOMB!!!
08-21-99, 06:26 AM
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I admit I liked the movie itself it was strange and interesting. I am not good at reviewing things, but have one comment about the disc. I didn't care for the commentary during the alternate endings. I just wanted the guy to shut up so i could hear what the people were saying. I just wished there was a way to kill the commentary.
Just my opinion
Richard
Just my opinion
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08-22-99, 03:09 AM
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Actually I was using a DVD-Rom when I watched it. I think the program I was using wouldn't let me kill. Thanks to yours and Blade advice I will try it in my Dad's DVD player later.
Actually I was using a DVD-Rom when I watched it. I think the program I was using wouldn't let me kill. Thanks to yours and Blade advice I will try it in my Dad's DVD player later.
