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The Search for One-Eye Jimmy [VHS]

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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.

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.

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.

if the cast doesn't warrant giving this one a look, the laughs surely will. my theory is that the simpson's "disco stu" was created thanks to this one. basically some knuckleheads help a worried mother find her alcoholic son with some slick dectective work. the amateur sleuths basically waste time until they all end up at the same place where they continue to diss eachother. topped off by, perhaps, one of the best fight scenes ever caught on tape outside of a deli and a supporting cast now so familiar, this one is a knee slapper. not bad at all.

I have seen this movie many times and, after several people helping me search for it, I have finally found a copy to own. I must say that I am disappointed in the lack of availability as it is a great movie, extremely funny with a remarkably talented cast of critically acclaimed actors. I would recommend this film to anyone. Everyone I have forced to watch it has agreed that it is hilarious and I hope it is re-released so lots of people will be able to enjoy it without having to "search" for it.

this little movie is one of the funniest movies i ever saw.it stars an allstar cast ann meara,the turturro brothers,sam l jackson ,ray mancini,steve buscemi,jennifer beals.iwill admit it is made with a shoe string budget, but that only adds to the non stop laughs.do yourself a favor get this movie!!!! 10 thumbs up !!!!

The Search for One-Eyed Jimmy is a funny, off beat view of life in Brooklyn, New York. You are on a search along with the entire neighborhood for Jimmy. You run into several characters who will keep you in stiches on your quest. Samuel Jackson plays a role of a crazy vet. Steve Buscemi play the brother of Jimmy.

The VHS tape arrived in a timely manner. The box was in fairly good shape. The video itself was a little fuzzy, but watchable. The movie, however, was not as funny as I remember when I first watched it thirty years ago. I am a huge fan of the characters, but in this movie I thought they were a little silly. They have since developed into wonderful stars.

This movie was a hoot the cast was awesome and a zinger of an ending. Each cast member had there own stupid brooklyn querks and I loved them all. From the "DISCO BEAN, the Barischnicoff of Brooklyn" to the "subscription eye glasses." You can appreciate the underbelly of the Brooklyn guitto in this gem. It was the type of movie that was with low budget characters and they all fit into the low budget movie. Even Paulie Walnuts from the Sopranos is in this one and he had an "unusual" part that was right up his alley.Just like in old Brooklyn, they snap on each other and give each other stupid names like in a mobster flick(JIMMY HEAD, LEFTY, THE WHALE, AND OF COURSE ONE EYE JIMMY). Like I said real funny. In the first minute of the movie you'll start to laugh

I'm from Australia and I agree with the other reviewer wholeheartedly! The cameo performance of Jennifer Beals is a classic, but he forgot to mention the great Steve Buscemi. His is really the central role, but the whole film is so clever and hilarious!