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1970
5.5/10
This film came up over the summer in my tubi recommendations. I had thought I had seen all of Robert DeNiero’s 1970s films, but discovered I haven’t when this popped up. I watched it tonight on the road.
It’s written/directed by legendary director Brian DePalma. It’s a dark satire/thriller based around the era it was made.
The film plays out in three parts as one continuous story that blends together well. DeNiro goes thru the film displaying different versions of his character. This film is at DeNiro’s early acting career and you will get a preview of characters from iconic films that he does later in his career.
The first 2/3 of the film play out well and is interesting, after that it falls flat somewhat.
There is a messages to the film that is done through out in a dark comedic way without being preachy.
For The Pervs, the first 15 minutes you will enjoy. There is brief WW nudity showing hairy pussy.
For The Militants, if you hate White People, there is a segment of the film that you will enjoy. It’s done in a humorous way and the film does a good job of delivering its message.
The film has a cast of well known actors from recognizable from iconic TV/Films of the 70s.
After watching the film, I looked into it and discovered it is a sequel to a film that came out in 1968 with DeNiro’s character called “Greetings”. I will have to have to find it and check it out. Also, the film somewhat plays out as a prequel to DeNiro’s classic “Taxi Driver”. You will also notice watching this film that it’s obvious it is one of the films that has influenced Quentin Tarantino.
tubi has a clean remastered version.
Synopsis
After serving in Vietnam, veteran Jon Rubin (Robert De Niro) arrives in New York City and approaches sleazy producer Joe Banner (Allen Garfield) about directing a pornographic film. Rubin becomes obsessed with his beautiful neighbor, Judy Bishop (Jennifer Salt). He also begins shooting footage of the residents of an apartment building on the other side of the street. Soon, he falls in with a group of militant black activists as he struggles to find meaning in his increasingly unsatisfying life.