Review of Joe (2002) by Jim B — 24 Feb 2012
Little seen but powerful drama dealing with both left and Right at the fag end of the so called 60s dream.
When Bill Comptons daughter is admitted to hospital after an overdose Compton confronts and accidentaly kills her junkie boy friend.
I a bar on the way back from the crime he meets Joe a bigoted right wing working man aho blames all of Americas current ills on the hippy ideal.
Joe Befriends Compton when he hears of his crime and shows Compton how everything they hold dear is being undermined by the love genaration.
Peter Boyle delivers an outstanding performance as the title lead Joe ,his attitudes and views are still shocking and one could only imagine what an Audience in 1970 thought ,one would say they would be split down the middle .
Joe would be a hero to the right and a pariah to the left and director John G Avilsdens shows how Joe Deals with both sides .
The film eventualy reaches its shocking conclusion and although its dated in places ,its a perfect snapshot of the state of America at that time .
This review of Joe (2002) was written by Jim B on 24 Feb 2012.
Joe has generally received positive reviews.
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