Review of Bugsy Malone (1976) by Dakosta . — 15 Aug 2009

Loved this as a kid, really got into it everytime but now when I see it it does make me wonder haha the fact everyone is a child and dressed like adults is abit creepy at times, mainly Jodie Foster and her alluring portrayal which is even more so. Some of the clearly older kids are really good and it sits better, Fat Sam's heavies for example are good as they look like young teens and are quite amusing, dont get me wrong all the kids act really well and dance brilliantly but there is still something creepy here.

As for sets, costumes and the film its all great, looks excellent and plays well right to the very end, it is purely a kids film though, as an adult now I saw this recently on TV and apart from bringing back memories I didnt enjoy it as I used to, it was kinda cringing and embarrassing to watch haha.

Again this happened more whenever Foster appeared.