Review of Billy Bathgate (1991) by J L — 10 Mar 2011

Loved the acting but I didnt think this movie was filmed very well at all.

This review of Billy Bathgate (1991) was written by J L on 10 Mar 2011.

Billy Bathgate has generally received mixed reviews.

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By David S (4,459) on 09 Nov 2010

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By Toni C (64) on 03 May 2008

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Ok ganster film, not the Godfather or anything, but if your a fan of the genre, it will keep you entertaind for at least a single veiwing…

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Great movie, great story, good mob movie although underrated, nice nude scenes (yes plural) from Nicole Kidman who looks amazing, a bit of…

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Billy Bathgate isn't an embarrassment, but it's a puzzle. Watching it, you can't locate the passion that drew the filmmakers to it in the first place…

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Film gangster yg overrated!! Tidak ada yg spesial yg ditampilkan di film ini. Yang bikin penasaran cuma akting dari Dustin Hoffman dan Bruce Willis…

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By Peter F (998) on 07 Mar 2010

These types of films were so well done, in the 1990s. Dustin Hoffman, was outstanding…

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