King of New York (Special Edition)

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Summary: A must see for Ferrara fans!
Review: This violent fast-paced crime-drama should not be overlooked. Despite what Mr. Maltlin says this movie stands on it's own merit. Fans of this genre and especially of Christopher Walken will definitely consider this gangster film worthy of a viewing. It may not be on par with such classics as Reservoir Dogs, Goodfellas or Scarface but I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Check this one out.

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Summary: A graphically violent love/hate gangster movie.
Review: Christopher Walken at his best. A perfect movie for those who love screen violence and mayhem. This movie couldn't be made today because the movie's stars are now all superstars. Each situation demands your full attention and the movie doesn't release you until the final credits. Buy It!

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Summary: "King Of New York" DVD Review
Review: Just like "Scarface" and "New Jack City" before it, "King Of New York" is a gritty gangster flick that takes real-life issues and mixes them with charismatic characters and stylized action that is so over-the-top that it could only work in a cinematic world. Walken's Frank White is the ultimate anti-hero, a murderous drug kingpin who uses his money for good purposes. No matter how good intentioned his motives are, the police are sick of his whole operation and are ready to go to war. The first half of the film has a rough but realistic edge to it while the second half spins into a bullet-riddled, blood-soaked, Hollywood action movie. The movie does have its faults. Fishburne's violent sidekick, while providing some entertaining moments, does occassionally come off looking like a dated and ignorant sterotype of Black youth in the late 80's. Not that it ever kept this movie from acheiving a type of urban cult following that is rivaled only by "Scarface". This movie was one of the first to showcase such young unknowns as David Caruso, Wesley Snipes, and Steve Buscemi and while it can't exactly be credited for launching their careers, it can at least boast their talented performances. But everyone in this film pales in comparison to Walken. He steals the show here. Speaking of steal-showing, this special edition DVD features an audio commentary with director Abel Ferrara that has to be heard to believed. I can safely say that I've never heard a director's commentary like it. A documentary on Ferrara should have been as entertaining but due to the fact that it has no interviews with the director himself, it doesn't quite live up to my expectations. There are a few colorful stories here and there but nothing like what you get on the commentary.

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Summary: The best gangster film you've probably never seen
Review: Ranking up there with Scarface and even Goodfellas, King of New York is one of the best gangster films ever made, thanks largely in part to the magnetic and explosive performance by Christopher Walken. Walken is Frank White, a ruthless kingpin freshly released from prison who vows to use his connections and money for charitable means. On his trail however, are three cops (David Caruso, Wesley Snipes, and Victor Argo) who, by any means necessary, vow to bring Frank down. Profane, action packed, and filled with unforgettable performances (Walken, Caruso, and Laurence Fishburne are incredible), Abel Ferrara's King of New York is hypnotic from it's first frame to final shot, and the action scenes are pulled off better than most major budget pictures. This new Special Edition from Lion's Gate/Artisan includes a nice amount of extras to tide fans of the film over, and the commentary by director Ferrara must be heard to be believed.

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Summary: lousy
Review: I can't believe some of the reviews that this movie is getting. There's no character development, no storyline, just a lot of over-the-top acting and boring scenes. Christopher Walken, while a good actor, can only play one role. Here he is, as dry as ever. I felt no empathy for any of the characters in fact. What a waste of time.

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Summary: Awesome
Review: Ordered this thru Amazon from an excellent seller, and got it just in time for the holidays. Thanks to Amazon, I was able to get this on VHS, as I don't have a DVD yet.

"King Of New York" is a gritty, no frills crime drama set in Late 80s/early 90s New York. While considered "low budget" by many, this does in no way indicate that it is a low quality film. In fact, I know many "high budget" films that just plain suck. I enjoyed this movie from start to finish, and look forward to seeing it many more times. This film was definitely a breath of fresh air from some of todays bland,cluttered and yuppie infused flicks.

A stellar cast, notably Christopher Walken, Wesley Snipes, David Caruso, Larry Fishburne, Giancarlo Esposito, and many more fine actors contributed to this spectacular, yet underrated film.

One more thing..Mr. Walken, I have a feeling you were a Brotha in another life, lol

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Summary: King of New York
Review: Frank White (Christopher Walken) is definitely the King of New York. Ooops. My bad. He's the King of New York next to the real Frank White. That's Notorious Big - Rest in Peace. But this movie is mad hot. Lots of action. Guns, whips, pies, all that. I'd give it 10 stars if I could. Me and my baby mama liked it so much that we named our son Francisco Blanco. That means Frank White in Spanish.


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Summary: Cult Classic
Review: Dark, grimly realistic tale about a laconic Brooklyn drug baron at war with a monomaniacal police force whose style of street justice isn't as harnessed or refined as his. Sobering and brilliant.

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Summary: "King Of New York" DVD Review
Review: Just like "Scarface" and "New Jack City" before it, "King Of New York" is a gritty gangster flick that takes real-life issues and mixes them with charismatic characters and stylized action that is so over-the-top that it could only work in a cinematic world. Walken's Frank White is the ultimate anti-hero, a murderous drug kingpin who uses his money for good purposes. No matter how good intentioned his motives are, the police are sick of his whole operation and are ready to go to war. The first half of the film has a rough but realistic edge to it while the second half spins into a bullet-riddled, blood-soaked, Hollywood action movie. The movie does have its faults. Fishburne's violent sidekick, while providing some entertaining moments, does occassionally come off looking like a dated and ignorant sterotype of Black youth in the late 80's. Not that it ever kept this movie from acheiving a type of urban cult following that is rivaled only by "Scarface". This movie was one of the first to showcase such young unknowns as David Caruso, Wesley Snipes, and Steve Buscemi and while it can't exactly be credited for launching their careers, it can at least boast their talented performances. But everyone in this film pales in comparison to Walken. He steals the show here. Speaking of steal-showing, this special edition DVD features an audio commentary with director Abel Ferrara that has to be heard to believed. I can safely say that I've never heard a director's commentary like it. A documentary on Ferrara should have been as entertaining but due to the fact that it has no interviews with the director himself, it doesn't quite live up to my expectations. There are a few colorful stories here and there but nothing like what you get on the commentary.