Review of Born to Win (1971) by Ashley C — 24 Sep 2008
The simple fact that this is a New York film from 1971 should be all you need to realize that the title was intended ironically. Gritty, alternately harrowing and absurdly funny, this is truly a forgotten gem.
Even the crappy, washed-out, full-frame transfer of the copy I watched (which I'm almost positive came directly from a VHS tape) fits the tone. Worth it to see early performances by Robert de Niro, Karen Black, and Burt Young, not to mention George Segal on the streets of Manhattan in a frilly pink bathrobe.
This review of Born to Win (1971) was written by Ashley C on 24 Sep 2008.
Born to Win has generally received mixed reviews.
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