One of the worst movies….
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Avenging Angelo
sicilian_link — 22 years ago(December 21, 2003 12:34 AM)
Was it just me or did this movie suck?!!? Stallone is the worst actor I have ever seen. He should just quit acting entirely. He plays the same role in every movie hes in.
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just_a_moviegoer — 22 years ago(January 05, 2004 01:34 PM)
Stallone? Are you serious? I can understand what you mean when you say 'he plays the same role', but doesn't Pacino, or Connery? When you think about it, all actors bring a sense of themselves in the characters they play, and when we as viewers watch more and more of the same actor's work, we tend to get the feeling that its the same character. It's only an illusion. Did you forget Rambo, the psyched out Vietnam vet, or Rocky, the simple-minded fighter with a heart of gold. Or Oscar, or Franky, or any other character Sly played over the years.
Stallone is one of the greatest actors out there. Not that he is fit for theatre, but he brings real emotion to the screen, as well as a great sense of humor and charisma.
His filmography speaks for itself. He brought characters to life and made them immortal (and I mean forever). He is and will always be the people's champ and favourite. You really can't find an actor that has had this much praise and respect from viewers , and for so long, than Sly. Actors come and go, but people will never forget Stallone whether you like his work or not.
As for why his latest work goes straight to video, well I'm not implying that I'm an expert, but hey its Hollywood. Things like this always happen, countless great works ending on the videorack.
But Stallone will be back, I'm sure of it. The tough, suave, classy Italian will be back.
One note on the movie, which I liked by the way (I class it as a romantic comedy, with great performances from Stowe and Stallone), It was a pleasure to see the late great Anthony Quinn for one more time. Now thats a guy who can't be ridculed for being in a movie that was released straight to video, can he? -
iandestructable — 22 years ago(March 18, 2004 08:02 AM)
This was the worst movie I've ever seen. Sly's performance here was flat and uninspired. He looked like he didn't know what he should be doing through out the whole movie. There's no build up of his character, we are just to assume that because he's always a tough guy in movies that he will be in the one too. It's a real let down when he doesn't kill anybody the fun way, like in Rambo, or say any cool lines. He shoots a guy through a book. Big deal. The really crappy part about this movie is that he is the best part. Anthony Quinn got predictably killed, and he gave a lousy performance. I think the fat guy from the Delicio Pizza commercials is in this movie - he's eating a pizza or something. Madeline Stowe could't act her way out of a cardboard box. She made a bad movie even worse. I've seen better acting in Kindergarten plays. There's that stupid cheezy romance novel guy who should have the words "I'm going to try to kill you later on in the movie" tattoed on his head. On top of all the bad acting, they put in the stupid music at all the parts where there might be some suspense. It's the same kind of music you'd see in a disney movie when a mouse is sneaking behind a cat. It went straight to video, because it's such crap, but it shouldn't have even made it that far.
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Desperado_Fan — 21 years ago(September 01, 2004 09:53 AM)
If you don't like Sly, then why waste your time posting about him on the message board of one of his movies? Since you like Pacino so much, go to the boards for one of his movies, & post away.
Yes, the movie had it's problems, but it was supposed to be a satire of a film. Sly may not be the best comedic actor, but he does try, & usually is successful. People, like yourself, will always critize him for his work. Why? Because most people will never give him a chance. -
Desperado_Fan — 21 years ago(September 01, 2004 09:58 AM)
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So, how is a satire of a mafia movie supposed to be inspiring? It's a comedy-drama film, so take it as it is. Most of Sly's films are the sameif you like his previous ones, then you'll like this one.
It's funny since the people that critize him over & over again, are the same ones who always have been doing. If you don't like his films, then why continue watching? You know you won't like them, so stop complaining baout them. Leave these message boards to the fans who truly like his movies. -
Desperado_Fan — 21 years ago(September 01, 2004 10:06 AM)
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I don't think that the characters from Rocky, Rambo, Nighthawks, Cop Land & Get Carter are all the same? Similar yes, to the fact that Sly enjoys playing the roles of the underdog in his films. I think it's more believable this way. Sly is not the worst actorI think, as many people do, that he does a fine job. Why is he a bad actor, because the way he talks? If so, that's a bit discriminating, don't you think? Doesn't say much about yourself.
Instead of leaving negative posts about Sly, so leave positive posts about your favorite actors then. -
Web63 — 21 years ago(October 17, 2004 04:44 PM)
Desperado Fan, don't let these people get to you, Sly is a great actor, he might not be the best in Hollywood but he aint the worst either not by a long shot. I have always liked him and have enjoyed most of his films. And lets not forget - he's filled more cinema seats than most and most of his peers. Also, as you said - if he is indeed as bad as these ppl say then why do they continue to watch his movies?
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bad_habitt — 21 years ago(October 25, 2004 03:06 AM)
sly was the god of action "cheer them on" films and really he has more charisma in that genre than any of his other action actors. i think realistically bruce wills would come second in his die hard and die hard 3 roles, but sly is really the epitomy of action heroes as he posses every quality of one. although i will admitt he is old and really burnt out and his prime is well over. mostly coz he's old. gaining and loosing all that weight really done something to his skin. it looks all withered. suprising really.
"somebody needs to teach him the difference between hospitality and hospitalize" -
Mickey4700 — 21 years ago(March 11, 2005 04:24 AM)
I think it's a shame Stallone end up making some bad decisions in his career, but mainly it's the deals to make 2-3-4-5 movies for a certain amount of money, to which he's forced to make the movies that has very bad scripts. Again, if Stallone gets the right chance to do what he wants to do for a movie, it will be a good movie. I just can't understand why it's so important that most people will grant him succes if he makes another movie like rambo & rocky just like they were succesful. You can't possibly expect that???
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Jon_Tees — 20 years ago(April 10, 2005 07:01 AM)
I was kind of let down by this movie. I was expecting a serious action adventure with a lot of explosions and innovative whacking from Stallones character. But all I got was a romantic comedy with a mobster twist. The description made it seem like Stallones character would be out for revenge on the men who killed his father figure, Angelo in a vicious way while trying to protect Stowes character and not make the same mistake, he made when he failed to protect Angelo in the beginning of the film. Something like man on fire was more of what I was expecting from this film but obviously didnt get.
I personally only like to see Stallone in action films and ironically action films are what two of his biggest hits Rocky and Rambo were. Maybe an action film with a good storyline and some side stuff would be better for Stallone rather than trying to play everyday characters in romantic comedys and family films.
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Jon_Tees — 20 years ago(April 10, 2005 07:05 AM)
The biggest disappointment though would be when Stallone's character killed the guy who killed Angelo. All he did was shoot him with a concealed gun and that was that. Realistically if someone kills someone who means so much to you, youre not going to let them off so easy. This scene could have been more drawn out rather than shooting the guy in the head right away and calling it a day.
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Navaros — 20 years ago(October 22, 2005 04:10 AM)
This is definitely one of the worst movies ever.
Not because of Stallone. Stallone's acting is fine.
The script, characters, and atmosphere of this film are all simply horrible.
I could not even bring myself to watch this whole movie. It was so atrociously bad that I could not stomach it.
This movie is an abomination that should be erased from history.
I am
shocked
that this movie has gotten a score of 4 from IMDb voters - it is
nowhere close
to being worth 4 points.
Any score above
zero
is being
ludicrously kind
to this piece of dung. -
Gr8one5875 — 20 years ago(January 07, 2006 10:28 PM)
Just watched this movie, and was utterly surprised. Being a SLy fan all my life, I expected another action-adventure-drama, but what I got was a romantic comedy! Never before had a seen a character like that from SLy, and thought he did a wonderful job playing it. And the movie as a whole was very good.
As for the other jabronis posting on thisall I can say is that they have problems. The person who said anthony quinn's performance was horribleNOT REALLY THOUGH! He was dying when he shot this movie and died while they were shooting the sicily scenes. Show some respect to one of the greats.
As for the Sly haters, why are you here? I hate certain actors and actresses, yet I don't go to their sites to bash them, I could care less what they're doing, or what movies there in. I simply don't watch their movies.
Sly in my opinion is the greatest actor ever. That's my opinion, and I don't care about yours. -
cableaddict — 19 years ago(December 26, 2006 03:48 AM)
Stallone is an incredible actor. Anyone who thinks otherwise doesn't have a clue what good acting is.
I think he gets a bad rap because of his slurred speech. Also, well, he HAS been in a few real stinkers. "Over The Top" could be considered a rather bad career move.
This movie IS pretty bad, but not because of the actors. Someone earlier posted that is was not originally supposed to be a comedy, but was changed during production. That really shows, with the actors desperately trying to make a comedy out of marginally-funny lines. The screenplay is pathetic.