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Summary: Well, it's Hudson Hawk
Review: Althrough some other reviewers might not agree, Hudson Hawk is not what you can call an american film. It is only a parody of what those jealous reviewers may call a good film of the United States. The celebrities who take part in this film are, not only celebrities, but, also good actors, which is quite rare, as are the reviewers, most of them being only known for their unfriendly point of view. I'm not competing with their superior taste, but, if you have three hours to kill, let them live and look at this film twice, at least.
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Summary: It's a Willis movie, what else can I say
Review: This has got to be the worst yet funniest movie I have ever seen. If you can sit through the first fifteen minutes your in heaven. How can you beat the p[lot. Nothing makes sense, but theere's nonstop laughter. Nothing can top a Willis movie. I've losat all respect for him if he had any to begin with
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Summary: Some fun scenes, but needs a MAJOR revision.
Review: Hudson Hawk....Hmm...Where to start? This has got to be one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I'll admit that while it's bad, there are a few entertaining aspects of it. I especially liked the scenes where Willis had to deal with a bunch of agents codenamed after candybars. But seriously, the movie never gets funny, original, or action-packed enough to the point of paying eight bucks to see it. Predictable, stupid, and utterly lame, ( the running joke is that Willis has been in jail so long, he doesn't know what Nintendo is) Hudson Hawk only deserves to be seen on television when reruns of Seinfeld or Cheers isn't on.
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Summary: Fun, Stupid & Easy
Review: Hawk, is almost the perfect video movie. If you have an hour and a half to kill, then this cassette is ideal. The primary reason that this film is such a classic is the enjoyment of watching all the performers (Willis, Aiello, McDowell, Grant, Bernhardt and so on) having an absolute blast. The film is certainly over the top, but it never takes it self itself seriously and the viewing of it shouldn't be taken seriously either. It ain't Shakespeare, but mindless entertainment, every now and then, is a healthy thing don't you think?
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Summary: Not bad, just misunderstood!
Review: I was walking with two friends, one of whom really enjoyed this film (as I did) and one of whom disliked it intensely. The friend who disliked the film said to the two of us, "I'm sorry, but you can't build a whole movie on Bruce Willis and Danny Aiello wisecracking with each other." We looked at him in disbelief and said, in unison, "YES you can!!!" That pretty well sums up the Hudson Hawk experience. If you go into it expecting a typical Bruce Willis film, you'll be disappointed. It's a fast-paced film full of bizarre humor and great lines and scenes. The closest comparison I can draw would be if you were to mix up the "Taming of the Shrew" episode of Moonlighting and a 60s action film. The dialog is quick-paced, and there's *nothing* in the film which isn't a joke. If you're looking for a serious or sane film, look elsewhere. But one way or the other, if you've ever wanted to really laugh at Bruce Willis, this is the film to do it in. ;)
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Summary: This is the reason I respect Bruce Willis
Review: Don't you dare believe the hype! "Hudson Hawk" stands as one of the most truly humorous films of the early '90s. Keep in mind that the movie isn't about thwarting world domination (it's got it though) or finding romance (it's there too!); "Hudson Hawk" is really a tale focused on Hawk's quest for a cappucino (no really!!). If you keep this one detail in mind while viewing the whole movie makes a lot more sense. "Hawk" also features one of the most blatantly Deus ex Machina endings I've ever seen to hilarious effect: "Can you ****ing believe it?!" "Yeah, I can believe it."
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Summary: Classic film like no other!!!!
Review: I remember really diggin the hell out of this at the theatre, despite the fact that it tanked and I was all of 12. What gets me is that- I understand why your average brainwashed zombified office drone wouldn't like this but the critics panned it too. Actually, that doesn't surprise me, given the heidi fleiss treatment they've lavished on the wretched 'Troy.' Anyway, Glad to see there's a little amazon cult of like-minded souls who appreciate the hilarious absurdity, one-off jokes, great performances, neat ideas and all around craziness this movie delivers. Yeah, there are some plot problems and pacing is off-kilter, but heck, this film is so much fun from the first second til the end when Eddie finally gets his- no I won't ruin it... Give it a chance. I haven't perused the DVD but doubt it has much extra stuff. This isn't the kind of film the gets the redux. If the thought of Danny Aiello, Bruce Willis, James Coburn, Sandra Bernhardt, Andie McDowell (no relation to Malcolm), a young David Caruso, and a handful of other dynamic character actors doesn't appeal to you then stop reading now. Moreover, if the thought of the world's greatest jewel thief stealing Da Vinci treasures, a Vatican spy agency, an over-the-top madman entrepreneur and his depraved wife aimed at destroying the world's economy, a corrupt CIA covert ops team called "The Candybars," doesn't pique your interest then go back to bed. Some of the best one liners I've ever heard. They never get old. "I must speak with the dolphins now." "Just kill her- Darwin! This is supposed to be torture, not therapy." "Bettie Jo Baijarsky? I can get you an address on that." "Bunny?!? Ball Ball!!!" If you like Bill Murray's everyman attitude in ghostbusters then this film's humor will appeal. In summation- If you dug 'Ice Pirates,' "The Princess Bride," or any Terry Gilliam film you will probably dig this one. ciao.
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Summary: Ahead of It's Time
Review: I, too, was one who saw this movie when it was first released (right after "Die Hard") and fell to the original disappointment. Recently, I decided I had to buy the DVD to add to my Bruce Willis movie collection because I knew it was an important movie to this artist (he created it, helped write it, etc) and I am such a fan of his talent. You can't imagine my surprise to find that watching it now, years later, I thought the movie was hilarious! It is the kind of movie that is best described as "just plain fun". My jaw hurt from laughing so hard for so long! The only explanation I have for not liking it when it first came out...but, loving it years later is that the type of humor that was in "Hudson Hawk" (Bruce Willis humor) was simply ahead of it's time! I am glad I finally caught up! Buy the DVD if possible and listen to the director's commentary to find hidden humor that surely passed by you unnoticed when you watched the movie. If you only like movie's that have twisted plots and make you think...then, this movie is not for you. But, If you like to kick back and just get lost in the fun...you'll enjoy this movie tremendously!
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Summary: what the hell...
Review: This is one of the worst movies ever made. The comedy can only be enjoyed by a preteen. An R-rated movie starring Bruce Willis with loney-toon style sound effects and all of the crappiest things you can think of. This movie is horrible. In order to like this movie you must have had a full lobotomy.
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Summary: The Da Vinci Code on Acid.
Review: Secret Vatican operatives, Candy-flavored CIA agents, Meglo-maniacal Billionaires, Leonardo Da Vinci's secret invention, the World's Greatest Cat Burglar - none of this is what Hudson Hawk is about.
Husdon Hawk tells the story of the Quest for a Cup of Cappuccino, and the wild ride it takes the main character along the way. Eddie Hawkins, the World's Greatest Cat Burglar, is recruited for the Next Big Job, first by his new parole officer while being released from prision, then by the mob and finally by the CIA. Despite his desire to go straight, and his intense desire to finally have some cappuccino after a long prision stay, Hawk falls into a tailspin the just keeps getting stranger and stranger.
Aiello and Willis are great together, James Coburn eats up the screen as the determined CIA agent who is wistful for the Good Old Days of the Cold War. (Older fans will catch the musical In Like Flint reference heard in the movie.) Andie McDowell turns in a great comic performace which reaches into other dimensions when she starts to 'talk to the dolphins'. And Sandra Bernhardt is smashing as one half of the evil duo pulling all the strings. Don't miss Miami CSI's David Caruso as Agent Kit Kat.
Hudson Hawk may be a Willis vanity piece, but its sense of fun and almost complete disconnection from actual reality make it well worth the ride.
Did I mention the Homicidal Butler with retractable knives up his sleeves?
8.5/10
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