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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Disturbing (but entertaining) film
May 19 2002
Format:VHS Tape
After watching "The Celluloid Closet" I had to see this controversial film for myself. It was controversial because of the depiction of the leather/s&m aspect of gay life, but I don't think the makers of the film meant this depiction to represent all gay life. In fact, there is a disclaimer that says just that. And, the film has a positive gay character, the writer Pacino's character befriends. Granted, he is brutally murdered by the end of the film (sorry to ruin that for you).
Controversy aside, I enjoyed this film because it was gritty (I like gritty) and because of its depiction of the transformation of a (seemingly) straight cop (Pacino) who, while undercover in the gay community trying to catch a murderer, finds himself questioning the sexuality he thought he was so certain of.
I like that the film dares to suggest that there are hidden impulses inside all people, and that the most macho heterosexual can find himself attracted to another man.
Granted, I can see why the film caused such an uproar, but I don't condemn it.
I would recommend the film to viewers who want to see a thought-provoking, original film. Also, I want to see the director's cut. When will it be out? The film so obviously was massacred by a fearful editor, but I am still amazed the film (with its homosexual content) was released in 1980.
Controversy aside, I enjoyed this film because it was gritty (I like gritty) and because of its depiction of the transformation of a (seemingly) straight cop (Pacino) who, while undercover in the gay community trying to catch a murderer, finds himself questioning the sexuality he thought he was so certain of.
I like that the film dares to suggest that there are hidden impulses inside all people, and that the most macho heterosexual can find himself attracted to another man.
Granted, I can see why the film caused such an uproar, but I don't condemn it.
I would recommend the film to viewers who want to see a thought-provoking, original film. Also, I want to see the director's cut. When will it be out? The film so obviously was massacred by a fearful editor, but I am still amazed the film (with its homosexual content) was released in 1980.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Rare NYC 1980's Gay Footage
Aug 30 1999
Format:VHS Tape
This film is worth it just for the fact that there is hardly any film, except for the film OUTRAGEOUS!, that shows what gay NY looked like then, that is before they tore everything down, outlawed sex, and turned it into DISNEYLAND-ugh!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
What's all the fuss about?
Aug 30 1999
Format:VHS Tape
This movie is not bad. If you are offended by Will & Grace, or semi-grisly thrillers than it just isn't for you.
It IS a pretty good thriller. As far as the gay controversy goes ... admit it guys... been there done that! Remember the Mineshaft and the Piers...or are you trying to forget! No, the whole gay community is not like that, but a enough was. Did you see picketers at Summer of Sam over Plato's Retreat?
Anyway ... not a bad thriller.
By the way .. sleaziest bits (not for the homophobic or queezy) Do an occassional freeze frame during the controverisial scenes ... Friedkin edited in REAL hard-core gay porn ... how the censors missed this one!
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