Review of Someone to Watch Over Me (1987) by Michael R — 28 Aug 2018

Above standard 80s noir... unmistakable ridley scott stamp.. that's a good thing.

This review of Someone to Watch Over Me (1987) was written by Michael R on 28 Aug 2018.

Someone to Watch Over Me has generally received mixed reviews.

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By John M (4,356) on 21 Jul 2007

A somewhat strange movie directed by Ridley Scott. It seems confused on what genre it is. Probably one of Tom Berenger's best movies…

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Most of New York, indoors and out, looks about as good as the Chrysler Building in Scott's gleaming fusion of eternal triangle and…

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By Glenn L (145) on 19 Dec 2008

This is an awkward film for Ridley Scott. It's not particularly bad, just average and not very memorable…

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So little action, so much drama.. Despite the good, solid idea, this movie is a letdown…

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