Review of Johnny Handsome (1989) by Steve S — 08 May 2014
Curious little crime thriller based around a disfigured criminal that has a major face lift, almost like an early version of 'Face Off' really accept a little more realistic.
Its kinda unique because the film almost comes across as an endearing story of a criminal who turns his life around after receiving his new face but then turns into a silly revenge thriller towards the end. I thought the endearing story might have worked better.
The cast is pretty slick with Rourke as the main lead and almost a prediction of his future facial issues and Morgan Freeman looking and acting exactly the same as usual. Forest Whitaker is looking really geeky with a stupid beard and Lance Henriksen is looking completely hilarious in some very gay looking tight fitting 80's attire complete with a ridiculous earring.
Silly title and surprisingly for a Walter Hill film not that good, the problem being its almost two different films stuck together awkwardly.
This review of Johnny Handsome (1989) was written by Steve S on 08 May 2014.
Johnny Handsome has generally received positive reviews.
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