Review of Bad Lieutenant (1992) by Alex K — 20 Apr 2017

1958 Was 34 Years Old In 1992 And 1923 Was 69 Years Old In 1992.

This review of Bad Lieutenant (1992) was written by Alex K on 20 Apr 2017.

Bad Lieutenant has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul D (6,077) on 29 Jun 2013

The movie itself almost feels like a series of shock value scenes, but it's worth seeing for Harvey Keitel's performance; he really puts his…

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By Josh F (705) on 07 Aug 2013

The grimiest of New York cinematic grime - Abel Ferrara putting on a clinic in making the audience squirm…

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By Chip M (44) on 29 Mar 2014

Bad Lieutenant is almost as grim as reality can be. Shocking and riveting at the same time…

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By Anthony K (935) on 07 May 2017

Nah, a lot of really long scenes with the same lines repeated or silence. Random scenes to confuse you and a bad wookie noise…

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 12 Feb 2022

Another so-called classic film that may have seen its reputation over-inflated by the years, but which I can say was entertaining nonetheless…

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By Sam M (1,488) on 02 Apr 2014

Another great bravura performance by Keitel…

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By Ian Nathan (392) for Empire (3,446) on 18 May 2017

Abel Ferrara out-sleazes even his own grubby oeuvre with this powerful if overbearing study of a soul swallowed by depravity…

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By Matt M (2,511) on 01 Aug 2013

Ferrara's gritty and haunting look at the corruption and destruction of the soul is disturbing and sometimes down right shocking as well as…

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By Sultan A (82) on 30 Dec 2015

Featuring impeccable acting from Harvey Keitel, who embodies his character with utmost brilliancy, as well as an overwhelming amount of resonance…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 31 Oct 2016

This was Taxi Driver on crack…

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