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Band of the Hand [VHS]

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This movie was great. I laughed all the way through it. The acting was passionate and heartfelt, not to mention the awesome soundtrack! I love to watch this movie! If anyone should know how I can get a CD Version of the soundtrack, please e mail me. The actor who playes Nestor, James Remar, is great! Where has he been since? He was wonderful in Miami Vice also.

This is a great movie. At the time, Miami Vice was king (still is to me)and this has the same flavor, just with a coming of age storyline. The charachters are kind of like a group from the Magnificent Seven and the Dirty Dozen combined. All in all, a fun action movie with some good messages just under the surface. Biggest thing about this movie is the incredible soundtrack! Used to have the tape, and would kill for a cd.

So long.....I have waited so long for this movie to be released on DVD. Last year, I was forced to buy a well used and badly warn VHS copy on Ebay. Forced, you say? Yes, Forced. This movie is goodness. That's all there is to it. I saw it on cable when I was a kid and it quickly became one of my favorite movies of all time.
Please, do yourself a favor and buy this movie. As some people have said above, they really do not make them like this anymore. It's got that special something that modern movies lack...and I'm not just saying that because I'm older now, and that's what older people are supposed to say about things from their chldhood. It's a fact. My praises cannot do this movie justice. You have to watch it to understand. Band of the Hand is hidden and forgotten treasure. Those who call it corny, or say the acting is "bad" simply do not get it. I get it, and I hope you do too.

This would be my all time favorite movie. I first saw it when I was 16 and watch it whenever I get the chance. It has a nice Miami Vice feel to it and I always get a kick out of Lawrence Fishburn's hair cut. This movie truly defines what should be done to keep out of control youth in line. It is a shame that this movie didn't get the exposure or credit it deserved, it has a great cast and a fantastic story line. I even bought the soundtrack on cassette. < I probably need help..lol. Own this movie in your collection, you won't be dissappointed.

This movie bears several marks of its '80's roots--the clothes, the lifestyles, the hair, certainly; but more importantly, this is a film with the optimism and faith in humanity that got swept away in the cynicism of the '90's. Band of the Hand is a sophisticated character study with an eye toward the building of self-esteem and loyalty.

Classic line in a great film. My family loves it, and we have been searching for it for years. Videoflicks.com sells it but they're previously viewed, and we want new. If you find or hear anything, please let me know.

Let me start by saying I love this movie. I first saw this film in the theatres during it's original theatrical release. I have this film on vhs. I have been waiting for the past few years for this film to be released on DVD. Finally it has arrived. I wish they had preserved the original theatrical aspect (widescreen), but at least they remastered the audio and video. The film itself stands as one of the best and most entertaining action films of the 1980's. This largely overlooked classic embodies the look, the feel and the attitude of 80's cool and features the most memorable soundtrack of this era. The story centers around a group of juvenile delinquents who have committed serious crimes and are given one last chance at rehabilitation.
This last ditch effort begins in the Florida Everglades and culminates in the "program" relocating to Miami. Once in Miami the ever reforming juveniles have to learn to work together, resist the temptation of their former lives and also confront the harsh realities of their past. Each character undergoes personal growth and ultimately they decide on their own to wage war on the local ... cartel and the action really heats up. I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes action movies with humor and substance. Band of the Hand has excitement and flair to spare, considerably more than the standard fare.

Coming of age in Miami is what this film represents. Its about actions,consequenses and conscience. It centers around a group of young men each stuggling with there crimes and there journey of self discovery. With the help of the everglades and a caring Indian corrections officer these young men discover what it truly means to stand up and what to stand up for. A truly meaningful movie especially for those like me who have lived in Miami and have seen it beauty and ugliness. And more importantly have found the way out.

This is one of the most awesome 80's movies; especially if you "came of age" during that Miami Vice time. The review by Leonard Maltin once more confirms that he needs to take a long walk off a short pier! Oh yeah- the soundtrack is fabulous.

This movie has had very little exposure. It came out in the mid-80's and became an instant cult classic. It is one of my all-time favorite films. The social interactions between the kids is unheard of today. I wish that they had youth programs like what they show in the film. If they did, we would be living in a better society. Also, this is one of Lauren Holly's (Jim Carey's ex-wife) first films. I miss the 80's