I loved these 2 growing up. Watching today, it is disappointing how often they talk about the endings. Still, the most relevant film critics of my time
d farr I know it's been 2 years since you posted this, but I just came to the contents to say the same thing. I think it's one of MIckey Rourke's better films. It also kind of mirrors real life, only in reverse. He was a heartthrob to all of the ladies back in the day and now he's just scary looking as all hell.
I remember on first watching "Johnny Handsome" that I didnt like it. Watched it again 9 years later & I think its a great underrated flick from the late '80s. Glad that Siskel & Ebert gave it a positive review :)
Their debate about War Party is a perfect example of why I loved these two. They got into it and really argued about it, not using cheap shots, but not holding back strong opinions about the movie and whether it reflects a dynamic of racism that still holds today (or in 1989). They weren't trying to score points or "own" each other. They just really cared about the toppic they were arguing. The movie itself seems not great, but at least it's an interesting and unique idea, and I might be curious enough to watch it some day.
Ebert gave It a zero stars review if I'm not mistaken, you can check It on Ebert.com. whether you agree or not his reviews are wonderfully written and ( in case of bad movies) often very funny
Mickey rourke early in his career was an interesting and smooth type actor.But as he got older,he got nuttier personally, and had the facial surgery so thats when it wjent down the dumper[ although the wrestler was a good performance.]johnny handsome was so so ..........
