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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie, So-So Transfer, August 23, 2007
This is one of those great films that you've probably never heard about.
When college film student Les comes back to his old Brooklyn neighborhood he stumbles on an opportunity to make a documentary: One-eye Jimmy has gone missing. With Joe Head (Michael Badalucco) as his guide they wander the streets, encountering all kinds of crazy characters, like Jimmy's brother Ed (Steve Buscemi), Disco Bean (John Turturro), Jimmy's mother (Anne Meara), and a hairdressing sketch artist (Jennifer Beals), but the two most outstanding performances come from Samuel L. Jackson as a burnt out Viet Nam Vet named Colonel Ron and Nick Turturro as Junior, the neighborhood theif.
While the DVD box attempts to capatalize on Jackson's recent popularity, his part in this film is actually rather small albeit hilarious. Nick Turturro has a much bigger and funnier part but the whole cast is excellent. Also present are Ray Mancini,Tony Sirico and Holt McCallany.
Sam Henry Kass, who also wrote the script, proves that a lot can be done with a low budget.
Unfortunately this DVD transfer leaves much to be desired; it looks no better than a VHS version that I bought several years ago. On top of that you need a multi-region DVD player to play this region 2 PAL disc from Australia. You would think that with all of the big stars, great acting and funny script that some American distributor would remaster this film and release it in a region 1 NTSC North America friendly version.
Still, it's fortunate that this movie is available at all. If you don't have a multi-region DVD player, try to find an American VHS tape of this movie - it's worth the trouble.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This one flew under the radar..., May 30, 2005
This review is from: The Search for One-Eye Jimmy [VHS] (VHS Tape)
A brilliant comedy with John Turturro, Samual L Jackson, Steve Buscemi, and many other notable actors.
It got fantastic reviews at the time, but it didn't stay in theaters long & somehow got missed by the mainstream. Now it's somewhat rare, and not yet on DVD. I definately suggest checking it out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excels at off beat humor, June 19, 2004
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This review is from: The Search for One-Eye Jimmy [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I initially chose ths video because of the many character actors involved, who I love. I was surprised how well they all played their parts to contribute to this quirky hilarious movie. If you have certain friends who share your type of humor and play on words and phrases this is for you. From the opening scene with "Joe Head) meeting the neighborhood ex-patriate film director. I smiled, chuckled then laughed at all the funny bits that are in the movie. Just watch it alone then have those special friends join you and you will be hooked. I have purchased my own personal copy as it is a keeper. All the actors have some type of funny line to share. seeing them all play supporting roles makes me appreciate the movie even more. It falls in the catagory of "Wheres Poppa" with George Seagal and "The Monster" with Roberto Begnini for off beat humor of which I am a fan. All my friends just love this movie.
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