Review of Billy Bathgate (1991) by Dan Lybarger for Nitrate Online — 26 Jul 2003

Uninspired but intriguing gangster flick with fine work from Hoffman and Kidman.

This review of Billy Bathgate (1991) was written by Dan Lybarger and published by Nitrate Online on 26 Jul 2003.

Billy Bathgate has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Harry W (1,900) on 17 Jan 2013

Billy Bathgate is an ok gangster movie that could have been way better without the focus of the title character…

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The problem with [i]Billy Bathgate[/i] is its script, which fails to establish a satisfying connection among its three principal characters…

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OK, but not great. Came away feeling what was the point of that?. Interesting at times, distinctly bland and listness in others…

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By Jill W (111) on 11 Nov 2008

This was nothing special, other than a great performace by Dustin Hoffman, who can really do no wrong…

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By J L (544) on 10 Mar 2011

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By Toni C (64) on 03 May 2008

Pretty true to the book. Only less sex and the ending was different. Pretty good nonetheless though…

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