Review of Vice Squad (1982) by Private U — 18 Jul 2007
This is true grit originating from the eighties. It is almost unbelievable that this is based on real life as there is so much sleaze. Everyone in this film is either a prostitute, a pervert or a cop. The story is good though and this lifts the production. It is hampered by rather bad technical aspects such as jump cutting, continuity and a bloke with a lens standing clearly in shot in a supposedly empty room. Not scary but the action is oddly thrilling. It is violent although not extreme or gory. Alright for a watch as long as you can get past the huge stack of eighties inner-city clichés.
In one word: Gritty.
This review of Vice Squad (1982) was written by Private U on 18 Jul 2007.
Vice Squad has generally received positive reviews.
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