Review of City Slickers (1991) by Johnny T — 18 Jul 2014
City Slickers blends sight gags, one-liners, and sincerity, with both humor and drama arising from the characters and their situations. A sharply uneven movie, City Slickers begins as a mildly amusing comedy before turning into a more serio TV-like tale about mid-life crisis and the importance of male bonding. City Slickers is seen as a form of a classic, but the movie to me is missing the key ingredient for a classic although it happens to be one. While some of the sequences play somewhat saccharine today, the heart of the film - about finding your life's passion - is a subject that will never go out of style. The first act of City Slickers is arguably its finest, and it's a pity that the humour has to peak so early on. Underwood keeps it all moving although the film's many action sequences lack dynamism and flair. A fun outing, with Jack Palance's Oscar-winning performance the main attraction. There are some sporadic jokes and funny one-liners throughout the story, and the actors are amiable enough, resulting in a so-so movie...
VERDICT: "In The Zone" - [Mixed Reaction] These kinds of movies are usually movies that had some good things, but some bad things kept it from being amazing. This rating says buy an ex-rental or a cheap price of the DVD to own. If you consider cinema, ask for people's opinion on the film. (Films that are rated 2.5 or 3 stars).
This review of City Slickers (1991) was written by Johnny T on 18 Jul 2014.
City Slickers has generally received positive reviews.
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