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Blood & Concrete [VHS]

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I remember seeing this on Showtime or HBO a long time ago, and have been talking about it ever since. The humor of this movie is very dark, but very enjoyable. Billy Zane has since become one of my favorite actors. Except for Titanic(I just can't even begin to imagine why anyone would give up Billy Zane for Leonardo Dicapitated). The imagery in this movie is astounding, and the plot compelling. A definite must see. Its worth the $70, but unfortunately I have to wait until the price comes down. If you have the money, you won't be dissapointed.

Blood and Concrete is a way out comedy with some bad language, though used to add humor. The actors are all very good.Jennifer Beals sings a song & gives a good performance.

My favorite Billy Zane movie. Excellent offbeat, off color independent film that made fun of independent films by cramming as many independent film stereotypes and cliches into the movie as possible without being too obvious. loved the movie. I still don't understand why this hasn't made it to DVD when every day there are more and more sub par movies make the DVD jump and this one (that so richly deserves it) hasn't made the jump to DVD.
On a side not Don Adams the Nude Bomb (get smart movie) is another movie that should be on DVD but isn't yet.

I didn't know too much of what to expect when I bought this film. All I knew was that my Uncle was in it. His name is Bill Bastiani, he plays Mort a wealthy drug dealer who gets killed in the beginning of the film. And boy does he have a great scene! I couldn't stop laughing through his opening segment where he goes on a cursing spree after he stabs Billy Zane! As a kid I always wanted to see his films but wasn't allowed. All of his films were R and he usually played a sleazebag. Anyway the film was very enjoyable. The beginning stumbles a bit (after my uncles part) but it soon finds it's place. Billy Zane plays Joey Turks a small time theif, a basic nobody. Soon after though he finds himself caught up in the middle of a crazy drug scandal. Zane is great, I'm surprised he didn't get enough good parts after Titanic. He gives a certain life to Joey Turks, and makes him a likable character. Mark Pellegrino (Bart)is also very enjoyable as drug dealer Spuntz's gay number 2. I don't want to give too much away but this is a great film and I encourage everyone to go see it. However it is not for everyone, and I can understand that. It's a low budget film, and is very quirky. I was reminded a lot of Pulp Fiction, however Pulp Fiction is a classic. If you don't like the film the first time watch it again; it may take a litle while to get into it. However, I am giving it 4 out of 5 stars for being very original and quirky,strange and surprising, with likable and offbeat characters. Especially my Uncle, I loved his role in this. Just watch it!

I loved this movie when I rented it (a LONNNGGG time ago) and would buy it if the price came down. Billy Zane gets to show off his droll comedic talents and (need I say?) looks fantastic. Seriously, it shows a side of his abilities which is often overlooked.

I bought this for someone who didn't have a DVD player. I watched it a few years ago and it was entertaining, in a dark way. Personally, I would try to stay away from building a VHS tape collection...

This movie is great! Its a must see!! Its almost impossible to find where I live!! Now just lower the price and I wont have to drive all over to find it!! RENT IT IF A VIDEO STORE NEAR YOU HAS IT!

This is an excellent movie however odd it may be. The charcters are unique and the plot is as origanl as spam on a cold morning.

This was a great flick! I first saw it a few years back at a friends place. Ever since then I've been looking for it everywhere. A must for Billy Zane fans. Hip, with an original plot that twists and turns. A great addition to any offbeat video collection.!

I love this movie. I had been told that Jennifer Beals sang in the movie. I didn't think she was a singer. She was great. I think she was great playing a mixed up druggie who wanted to get straight. The story has some strange twists but it was great. She played oppisite her than ex-lover, in the movie Wishful Thinking.