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3.0 out of 5 stars
Too Realistic?, November 27, 2002
This review is from: The Amy Fisher Story (DVD)
How much you enjoy this movie will depend upon how much interest you have in Amy Fisher's story. Absent the fact that it is based upon real events, it is not all that exciting. It is well acted and filmed and makes some interesting comments upon the media, but that's all. From the perspective of realism and professionality, it is the best film made about Amy Fisher, but as a result is far less amusing than the other two films made from the perspective of Amy and Joey. It is more difficult to find humour in the characters when they are more real. This film, vs. the other two, shows equal sympathy (and condemnation) towards all those involved. Thus, as an exploitation film, it is not that great. The liner notes in the booklet about what Fisher and co. are doing now is far more entertaining and bizarre than anything in the film. Regarding the few new minutes added, I can see why they would be edited out of TV broadcasts, but they barely rate anything more than a PG-13. Watching this film did not leave me wanting to regain lost time, but it's not particularly memorable and I can't picture myself watching it a second time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Not Bad. Not Great., April 5, 2002
This review is from: The Amy Fisher Story (DVD)
I watched this for Drew and she did not disappoint. This was a very interesting role for her to agree to do...she was quite impressive. Her accent and the way she carried herself was fantastic. I wish it could have gone into more detail...I thought the story was too vague. If I had any questions about what happened they wouldn't really have been answered here...there are too many conflicting stories...it doesn't make sense to me that Amy Fisher was the only person convicted of anything...maybe that's the point? Drew can do no wrong in my book...I'd watch her paint a fence! If you're an admirer I'd like to suggest you buy this film...if you're not, I'd like to suggest you'd at least rent it. It's worth a peek.
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Oh Moy Gawd!!, January 25, 2001
Drew was simply dazzling in the Amy Fisher story. We all know the history of the event...young girl from Long Island shoots her lover/.../car mechanic's wife in the head on her very own front porch. I've seen all the Amy Fisher movies and Drew blew all the others away. Her hair, her makeup, her clothes, her gawdy Long Island accent are all perfect. I don't know Amy Fisher personally, but Drew made Amy lovable yet moody, innocent yet dangerous! The only complaint I have is the casting of Joey Buttafucco's character. The actor was better looking and way too polished to be Joey, but that's Hollywood for you.
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