Dead Presidents

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Rory W Parts of this movie seem incredibly serious and like they have so much potential to be taken as a New York gangster/Vietnam war meshed fictional drama and it does it very well. However random comedic moments take away from any sense of reality and really bring the premise down with it. Upon first watch I thought the first hour of the movie was comedic drama. Some scenes reminded me of classic Vietnam and African American style movies of the times. Others seemed to kind of mock the time periods a whole and I see why some spoof movies poked fun. It’s certainly entertaining, and I don’t think it’s a bad flick. But it is a roller coaster of cliches and on&off serious acting. I could’ve misunderstood the entire point of this movie and it is supposed to just be a comedy completely, but if that isn’t the point I left the movie feeling confused. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/04/25 Full Review Kerry S 1996 Chris Tucker gives a raw performance of the 1960s Vietnam era. The typical rich man gets away from going to Vietnam just to come back to a broken down Bedford sty full which junkies and hustlers. It only show the short lived world of quick cash to " Chris Tucker" it seems to be the exit out of the madness in which he lives.This movie shows first time actors in this movie.Which are the break out roles. Mr. Tucker is pure natural for this character.It was a great movie bringing you back to the sixty's era. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Chris H Unflinching and unpleasant, this film makes its points well. Anthony (Larenz Tate) does what he feels he needs to do, in the situation he finds himself in, whether that is killing Viet Cong or robbing a bank. It's a simple approach, born out of a simple desire to get by. He's not a simple man though - he's just being practical - and much more goes on beneath the surface. A good ensemble cast surrounds Tate and their characters all have problems, none helped by the war. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/14/24 Full Review Autumn M Dead Presidents is the dramatic tale of a young man from the Bronx who has his life forever changed by two tours in Vietnam. The themes of mental illness, drug addiction, and institutional racism all collide into a sad tale of desperation. I was a little turned off by the foul language and graphic violence; I am no prude, but it was a little much for my sensibilities. It was okay, but I did not like the ending. They also left the fate of one of the characters ambiguous, for some reason. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/13/24 Full Review Alec B Yes it is broadly about America's failures (both foreign and domestic) and the way violence, once started, never stops. However the more compelling and intimate narrative is about bitter disappointment. Life sometimes has a way of not working out for a lot people for reasons both beyond and within their control. As with "Menace II Society" the Hughes brothers are willing to take us to places that can make just about everyone uncomfortable. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Lance U DEAD PRESIDENTS is a beautiful film from directors Allen & Albert Hughes! Both Larenz Tate & Keith David deliver powerful performances! A- Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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