Review of River's Edge (1986) by Gene Siskel for Chicago Tribune — 23 Dec 1992
Based on a true story, the movie has a hypnotic, documentary like appeal despite outlandish performances by Crispin Glover as the ringleader of the kids and Dennis Hopper as a wacked-out former hippie who offers them shelter. River's Edge is challenging to watch if only because it doesn't lecture. It simply presents these young people as wandering, stoned souls;.
Shows a few of them grappling with moral responsibility, and allows the rest to fail. As we leave the theater, we can't help but wonder how common their behavior may be.
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This review of River's Edge (1986) was written by Gene Siskel and published by Chicago Tribune on 23 Dec 1992.
River's Edge has generally received positive reviews.
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