Synopsis: It’s
basically two hours of Gabriel Byrne getting savagely beaten by an assortment of
Italian, Irish and Danish gangsters, punctuated with snappy 1930s dialogue.
Blurb From the VHS
Jacket: “Propelled by gripping action, an intense, twisting plot and
stunning cinematography, Miller’s
Crossing perfectly re-creates the look and feel of a time when underworld
warfare ripped apart urban America.”
What Did I Learn?: 1) If you’re about to get shot by a reluctant hit-man, the words: “look in your
heart” may get you out of a sticky situation. They won’t work a second time,
however. 2) If you have to shoot somebody, always put one in the brain.
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Movie If: You feel you're in the mood for one-liners, trenchcoats, fedoras, and the name "Miller."
Really?: 1)
Seriously – take a drink any time Tom (Byrne) takes a punch. How much
punishment can this guy take, and why does he keep mouthing off to people who
have him at gunpoint? Come to think of it, you can also take a drink any time
somebody says: “Jesus, Tom.” 2) I had a bit of trouble believing Caspar – an Italian
mobster – would refer to Bernie as a “schmatte” on numerous occasions. 3) So,
Leo (Albert Finney) beats the crap out of Tom, and we’re supposed to believe
there’s still a bond of loyalty?
Rating: Written
and directed by the Coen brothers, Miller’s
Crossing is an intelligent, and spell-binding gangster flick with a superb cast
and some great lines. My only complaints would be that it tends to meander, and
Tom’s behaviour becomes increasingly difficult to swallow. 8.5/10 stars.
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