Prizzi's Honor

Producers Sales Organization (PSO) | Release Date: June 14, 1985

6.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 11 Ratings

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FilipeNetoJan 16, 2022

This film was released in 1985, at a time when mob movies were still in vogue and light romantic comedies were much more highly regarded than they are today. The plot revolves around a couple who fall in love and quickly marry: it turns outThis film was released in 1985, at a time when mob movies were still in vogue and light romantic comedies were much more highly regarded than they are today. The plot revolves around a couple who fall in love and quickly marry: it turns out that both are professional killers in pay from the same mob family, the Prizzi (any resemblance to the Corleones is obviously no coincidence). Of course, everything looks fine, but the day comes when the heads of the family start to complicate their romance to the point where they demand that they kill each other.

Personally, and I'm going to be very honest, I expected a lot more from this movie. The mob premise is nice, and I really like Mob movies, but it's missed by a script that just can't write a compelling romantic story with some fun and movement. The film wastes a lot of time on insipid dialogues, and there are loads of scenes that look like they were inserted just to add some extra length. The pace is heavy, slow and tiring, and the plot, after a certain point, completely loses its interest.

The cast includes several big names in the industry, starting with Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner. The two deftly secure co-protagonism here, and are very good at their work, individually... but I felt their chemistry doesn't work and there isn't an overwhelming passion there. They're as warm as possible together, and that doesn't give the characters' romance any authenticity. The film also features an interesting work by William Hickey and Lee Richardson, two good actors to watch closely. Much less happy, Anjelica Huston seems completely lost here, despite looking magnificent.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021

This is a slightly slow moving crime drama. As far as comedy goes, its quite dark or black comedy. The American-Italian (or, to be more precise, sicilian, so characters claim) accents sound like stereotypes but I suppose I dont know anyone ofThis is a slightly slow moving crime drama. As far as comedy goes, its quite dark or black comedy. The American-Italian (or, to be more precise, sicilian, so characters claim) accents sound like stereotypes but I suppose I dont know anyone of that ethnicity to say whether their genuine or not, it just seemed a little over the top in some regards. In any case, the main plot is fairly slow to build pace - Nicholson gives an alright performance and there are some engrossing scenes but there are scenes featuring many characters talking around tables, which I took little obvious substance from. Its not an awful film, its definitely ok, it just didn't maintain my interest enough for the most part. There are definitely some amusing moments but not enough for me to feel like this is primarily a comedy film - I'd say its primarily a crime drama film. If it weren't for Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner, this would be a much more cringe-worthy, bad film I imagine but the main performances are entertaining enough for it to be worth a watch, so I suppose I'd cautiously recommend this film, as long as you have relatively low expectations - you may be pleasantly surprised but I doubt it'll be many peoples favourite film or anything like that. Its ok - amusing and diverting, if a little bland/long winded perhaps.… Expand

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