
Johnny Handsome
1989, Crime/Drama, 1h 35m
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John `'Johnny Handsome'` Sedley, Johnny Mitchell
Sunny Boyd
Donna McCarty
Lt. A.Z. Drones
Dr. Steven Fisher
Rafe Garrett
Critic Reviews for Johnny Handsome
All Critics (13) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (5)
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This is a movie in the true tradition of film noir -- which someone who didn't write a dictionary once described as a movie where an ordinary guy indulges the weak side of his character, and hell opens up beneath his feet.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
The underrated, old-fashioned B-movie director Walter Hill (The Warriors) made this excellent action drama with an amazing cast.
March 20, 2009 | Full Review… -
The more ridiculous it becomes, the better looking it gets.
March 6, 2009 | Rating: B- | Full Review… -
A stylish and tough crime-thriller with that underlying mournfulness which characterizes Hill's best work.
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February 27, 2004 | Rating: 4/5
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Jan 04, 2016I somehow missed this Walter hill-directed earlier-career Mickey Rourke film back in its day, and that's too bad because it's got plenty of great qualities. The noir-ish story is excellent, from the director of 48hrs and The Warriors; if you liked those, this will appeal to you also. Rourke's acting chops are great here, superior in performance to Angel Heart, though maybe not on par with The Wrestler. The grimy New Orleans setting is perfect, although I could have done without the phony Louisiana accents. The supporting characters are also memorable. Morgan Freeman and Forrest Whittaker are convincing in telling the story of the doomed, ill-fated Johnny. Ellen Barkin is magnificent as well. It's a great evil role, and she's the toughest, sexiest broad from this era. It's easy to see why she was cast as the cougar in Ocean's 13. With such star power, this modern noir should have amassed longer-lasting popularity. The oddest irony regarding this film now is Rourke's facial disfigurement. In the film, he transform from disfigured to "handsome," but in reality, shortly after this film, his boxing career and subsequent surgeries render him unrecognizable as the 80s matinee idol.Clintus M Super Reviewer
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May 26, 2012A tough, stylish, high-energy and explosive crime-thriller. A great movie with a slam-bang finish thats knocks you out. It`s loaded with style, originality and great stars. An intense, hard-boiled and action-packed movie ride. One of Director, Walter Hill`s best films ever and one of the best performances of Mickey Rourke`s career. Mickey Rourke is absolutely outstanding. Morgan Freeman is excellent. Forest Whitaker is terrific.Al S Super Reviewer
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Jan 01, 2012Curious little crime thriller based around a disfigured criminal that has a major face lift, almost like an early version of 'Face Off' really accept a little more realistic. Its kinda unique because the film almost comes across as an endearing story of a criminal who turns his life around after receiving his new face but then turns into a silly revenge thriller towards the end. I thought the endearing story might have worked better. The cast is pretty slick with Rourke as the main lead and almost a prediction of his future facial issues and Morgan Freeman looking and acting exactly the same as usual. Forest Whitaker is looking really geeky with a stupid beard and Lance Henriksen is looking completely hilarious in some very gay looking tight fitting 80's attire complete with a ridiculous earring. Silly title and surprisingly for a Walter Hill film not that good, the problem being its almost two different films stuck together awkwardly.Phil H Super Reviewer
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Feb 16, 2010Not one of my favourites. Mickey Rourke is far removed from his career defining performances.John B Super Reviewer
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