Review of The Frisco Kid (1979) by Sarah R — 16 Jun 2007

Gene Wilder as a Polish rabbi and Harrison Ford as an outlaw make the best pair ever!

This review of The Frisco Kid (1979) was written by Sarah R on 16 Jun 2007.

The Frisco Kid has generally received mixed reviews.

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Though Robert Aldrich can be a capable director of action yarns (The Dirty Dozen, The Longest Yard), one would never guess it after sitting…

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The Frisco Kid just misses being very good, perhaps because although Wilder is funny and endearing, we never quite believe in the character he plays…

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By Jonathan S (1,990) on 12 Dec 2012

I wanted to like it so much more. Gene Wilder's performance and the fun premise make it worth watching…

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By Bill B (2,505) on 05 Feb 2011

This is a real Jewish-American tale, would definately be appreciated by people with a background in both…

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By Jimmy M (566) on 20 Jun 2011

With Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford teaming up this had the potential to film packed to the brim with AWESOME but instead it ended up as a very…

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By Aj V (1,538) on 07 Jan 2011

This isn't a very well known comedy, but it's very funny and it was interesting to see Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford working together in a…

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By Moore S (133) on 21 Sep 2016

If you're a fan of Gene Wilder or Harrison Ford, you don't want to pass over this film…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 14 Oct 2011

An absurd little comedy western matching two of the biggest movie stars of all time. Does this pairing work? For the most part…

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By David B (3,254) on 26 May 2010

Who would think that a movie with Gene Wilder and a young Harrison Ford about a Polish Rabbi crossing the wild west could be bad let alone…

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By Terri H (1,064) on 10 Feb 2009

Thought it was a comedy, but it has very few funny moments. Still, helps pass the time on a slow Sunday…

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