a GREAT FILM
more people should see it.
shareI've seen it twice, several years apart, on VHS. I enjoyed it the first time and watched it the second because I wanted an offbeat refresher from the usual junk.
I shake my head at the movies from all eras that are shown on premium cable over and over, no matter how obscure or unworthy (I do defend the "one person's junk is another's art," as it applies to me, too). Other movies remain unshown. If I ever wrote a list, it could begin with "Mikey and Nicky."
Good character study (strike one--the plot is minimal but ominous). Early performance by Emmett Walsh as the bus driver in a hilarious, forced confrontation with Cassavettes mocking him to step outside so "we'll have at it." The inevitable ending.
Top-notch acting by two real life buddies who have each other's moves down pat. Gritty, whacky, realistic. And unappreciated without a trace.
Just watched it and thought it was a quality film, very dark and moody. I think most people have or have had a friend like nicky.
shareJeeeez--I was rooting for the hit man. What a BORE. In fact, I wish he had murdered the director as well. Move over, "Plan 9 from Outer Space."
shareI was rooting for the hitman too, but I was not bored and liked the film. Nicky deserved to be whacked.
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I loved the interplay and dialogue of this movie although the film's story is certainly dark and depressing. Elaine May's writing is marvelous although perhaps some of the dialogue was improvised. But the scene with the black characters in the bar had a great punchline very reminiscent of Elaine May-type humor.
sharethe film was brilliant but May's directing left a lot to be desired, it was clearly Falk and Cassavetes carrying this whole movie on their backs. no wonder May fked up Ishtar
No Justice Just Us
I agree. It's a shame May's insane over-direction ended up hurting what could have a much more 'well-known' film (and probably better film in general, although I still feel, overall, it's great).
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If she was overdirecting, how come she didn't keep the boom mic out of the frame?
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