Review of Serpico (1973) by Matthew B — 29 Mar 2010
"Say it isn't so, Serpico.".
The true story about an honest New York cop who blew the whistle on rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.
REVIEW.
Hot off "The Godfather", Al Pacino got the equally good role of New York cop Frank Serpico, who exposed corruption in the NYPD. The movie really gives one an insight into the Big Apple in the late '60s and early '70s, and we see how Serpico was basically the only cop on the force who took his job seriously. Eventually, of course, his cohorts took revenge on him.
What's really interesting in the movie is the contrast between Serpico when he's in uniform and when he's undercover, looking like the ultimate hippie. But above all, "Serpico" shows why Al Pacino is one of the greatest actors of our time. And of course, this was when director Sidney Lumet was going through what was probably the best period in his career (along with "Murder on the Orient Express", "Dog Day Afternoon" and "Network"). A great movie.
This review of Serpico (1973) was written by Matthew B on 29 Mar 2010.
Serpico has generally received very positive reviews.
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