Review of American Gigolo (1980) by Trailesque — 15 Feb 2023

Richard Gere was the perfect choice for the lead role in this sordid tale of male prostitution and murder among the Southern California elite.

This review of American Gigolo (1980) was written by Trailesque on 15 Feb 2023.

American Gigolo has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Michael Blowen (47) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 27 Apr 2018

Richard Gere, the highly touted actor critics invariably defend as a talent in search of a script, proves that his method acting can't propel…

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By Ian C (1,796) on 27 Mar 2016

First time watch. Schrader and Gere meant it should have been the balls but it just lacked the spark needed in a good frame up thriller…

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By Nick B (1,566) on 16 Oct 2011

A highly stylized film... kind of a throwback nowadays.... its almost style over substance until s*#t gets real…

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By Edward C (495) on 03 Aug 2011

Hang on! Legs.. Arms.. Sheets... She's resting on the nape of his arse…

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By Marilee A (711) on 06 Jun 2011

I Loved Richard Gere In this Film at the Height of his Career, but then I love a Well Dresses Man…

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By Peter F (998) on 06 May 2012

Pretty much a style over substance affair. The story is pretty much soulless and has more than a few laughably melodramatic moments…

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By Jonny B (421) on 22 Nov 2011

Nothings cooler then wanting to be a male gigolo, well at least back in the day nothing was cooler, now theres reality stars and gleeks, I…

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By Carole T (394) on 03 Jan 2015

Decent slow paced film about a pimp framed for murder. He has one person who he can trust to try and uncover who set him up…

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By Dustin G (630) on 21 Aug 2011

The film feels realistic, has a great look and some fine performances, but it roots wholeheartedly for the affair between Gere's character…

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By Matty S (358) on 27 Dec 2013

A time capsule cultural and societal commentary at the end of the 1970's just before AIDS changed everything this film is about…

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