tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post3061989463355775370..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Johnny Handsome (1989)Franco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-5357643583920982112013-06-03T14:00:25.460-07:002013-06-03T14:00:25.460-07:00J.D. yeah, you kind of get the idea that Johnny is...J.D. yeah, you kind of get the idea that Johnny is headed for disaster, the film kind of sends a message "once a rotten apple, always a rotten apple" Agreed, Hill didnt want to do the typical happy ending, though it seems like the film is headed that way at one point. That scene where he tells the girl "I just don't want to go out with you anymore dont you get it?" Damn, that was just cold, but he knew he was going down a dark path and didnt want to take her with him. <br /><br />Maurice: You are absolutely right, this film reminded me of Darkman as well, a doomed, tragic character, I also compare Darkman to Frankenstein's monster, these are a group of misunderstod creatures looking for some love and understanding in the dark dark world. Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-91141784763337495652013-06-03T13:20:02.808-07:002013-06-03T13:20:02.808-07:00Irony yes, and an all-star cast for its time. I...Irony yes, and an all-star cast for its time. I'll look for this film since it reminds me of Darkman, which I love.Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-72086672915977098352013-06-03T08:52:48.645-07:002013-06-03T08:52:48.645-07:00Very underrated indeed! Love this film and Hill br...Very underrated indeed! Love this film and Hill brings a fantastic gritty noir quality to the film. He refuses to romanticize things and creates a doomed protagonist who you just know is going to be in deep trouble by the end.<br /><br />I'm glad you highlighted the cast - so many fantastic character actors in this one all doing excellent work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-3590618233261906322013-06-01T20:51:25.294-07:002013-06-01T20:51:25.294-07:00Ricky: Still holds up, it was solid in my book. Hi...Ricky: Still holds up, it was solid in my book. Hill made sure this one was shot with lots of darks...I liked that shadowy quality about it. <br /><br />Jennifer: True. <br /><br />Jimmie T: Yeah, I've yet to watch a lot of his stuff, I am most interested in one he made with Charles Bronson called Hard Times (1975), definetly looking forward to seeing more of Hill's films. <br /><br />Jack: :I will be watching a bit more of his stuff, I dig his violent balls to the wall style of story telling. Red Heat, I saw it the other day and enjoyed it a whole lot. <br /><br />I will be reviewing another of his movies for the upcoming 90's Blog A Thon, so be on the look out for that review! <br /><br />Thanks for commenting! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-12318533867169701342013-06-01T07:48:40.145-07:002013-06-01T07:48:40.145-07:00Will have to check this one out.
Love a good reve...Will have to check this one out. <br />Love a good revenge flick (massive fan of Lance Henriksen too). <br /><br />Haven't watched too many Hill films. Only The Warriors, Red Heat and Southern Comfort.Jack Thursbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101157160144955486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-49922012332257340702013-05-31T19:11:16.908-07:002013-05-31T19:11:16.908-07:00What is Walter Hills most under-rated movie ?...&q...What is Walter Hills most under-rated movie ?..."THE DRIVER" (1978).jimmie t. murakaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-12437547713315142022013-05-31T19:09:32.234-07:002013-05-31T19:09:32.234-07:00Not only has Micky Rourke aged quite appallingly o...Not only has Micky Rourke aged quite appallingly over the last 24 years, the once stunningly beautiful Elizabeth McGovern has as well ! ! !.Jennifer Croissantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-4172410056399681902013-05-31T15:54:00.100-07:002013-05-31T15:54:00.100-07:00I loved this back in the day and it sounds like it...I loved this back in the day and it sounds like it still holds up pretty well.Rickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374332895590659880noreply@blogger.com