Review of Serpico (1973) by Movieguys — 22 Aug 2015
Giving us one of Al Pacino's best performances, Serpico brims with the frustration and anger of its protagonist, ripping open NYPD corruption like a bag of chips. Most of the characters in the movie don't matter; they are meshed together into one big, sleazy, corrupt, blob.
This was Lumet's intention, as only Serpico, his friend Blair, and his colleague Green are given individual attention. No matter what he does, Serpico seems to find more corruption, and he increasingly becomes angrier until he finally snaps.
The pivotal scene after getting back from the mayor's office is the best and most important part of the movie by far, where Pacino really shows his true colors as an actor, and Serpico shows his true anger.
A classic like this will remain timeless, especially with all the symbolism and raw emotion it possesses.
This review of Serpico (1973) was written by Movieguys on 22 Aug 2015.
Serpico has generally received very positive reviews.
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