Review of Prizzi's Honor (1985) by Mark T — 11 Nov 2012

Even the scene chewing legend that is Mr Jack Nicholson cannot prevent this from being dog turd.

This review of Prizzi's Honor (1985) was written by Mark T on 11 Nov 2012.

Prizzi's Honor has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul P (1,688) on 22 Nov 2011

Hilarious comedy from the great John Huston which sees Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston as hitmen in love but ordered to kill one another…

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This is the most bizarre comedy in many a month, a movie so dark, so cynical and so funny that perhaps only Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner…

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By Eric H (2,898) on 24 Mar 2015

What a wonderful cast....didn't think Jack would do it in the end but it wouldn't feel the same if he didn't…

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I don't get why this movie has an 88%. It's boring, horrible pacing, and how can you not be annoyed by Jack Nicholson's over-the-top mafia accent…

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A mildly enjoyable, satirical take on the mob life…

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By Joshua L (2,111) on 11 Jun 2013

This movie had some real good moments and it takes forever to get interesting and when it does, it just loses you again. Its so uneven…

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By William T (472) on 25 Feb 2012

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A deftly crafted comedy/gangster movie, looks like a clever parody on all those serious gangster movies…

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By Jonathan D (792) on 08 Dec 2016

Good movie that is funny at times. Hard to believe this movie was nominated for Best Picture in 1985. It's worth a watch…

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