Review of Rumble Fish (1983) by Kyle V — 08 Aug 2008

Out of nohere, Rumble Fish took me COMPLETELY by suprise.

Sure, I never doubted Francis Ford Coppola, but I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. To be honest, with a lower budget, shorter time frame and quicker shoot, Rumble Fish could very well rival Apocalypse Now in terms of sheer beauty.

The Cinematography is perfect. Every shot looks like it could be made into a painting. Every shot was thought out throroughly and planned out perfectly to be atmospheric according to what mood Coppola wanted to portray.

The film had a great 50's biker flick feel to it and had the constant recurring theme of time that Coppola would remind us about in every scene it seems. Time is running out for Rusty James, yet he doesn't know it.

The movie has an all star cast of young up and comers who are now the main stars in Hollywood. From Nicholas Cage in one of his first big screen role, to Chris Penn, Mickey Rourke and even ole Laurence Fishburne.

Better yet, for Oklahoma fans....the movie was shot entirely in Tulsa, Oklahoma. You can't get any cooler than that for sure.

Trust me on this one. You won't regret watching it. The effects, fight scenes, and even the look and feel haven't gone a second out of date. the film has mastered that feeling of timelessness....ironically.

Watch it. Love it.

I know I did.