Guncrazy

R

1992

1 hr. 36 min.

Crime

Drama

List

63%

8 Reviews

Tomatometer

39%

2,500+ Ratings

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California teen Anita Minteer (Drew Barrymore) struggles in the face of an absentee mother, her mom's abusive boyfriend, Rooney (Joe Dallesandro), and a lack of respect from her classmates. This all changes when a pen-pal school project connects her with convict Howard (James LeGros). Anita secures Howard's parole and violently squares off against Rooney after he rapes her. Soon enough, the gun-crazy teen is on the run with Howard, with his parole officer (Michael Ironside) in pursuit.

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A dark, gritty b-movie that's basically a redux of Badlands. Given the time period this came out, and the general aesthetic one would think this was a cheap Tarantino ripoff, but this actually preceded his outings. But it doesn't change it from feeling like a weak copycat...

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/07/22

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A hidden gem! One of the quintessential 90s movies. I used to think this was a Tarantino rip-off, but it actually came out before True Romance and Natrural Born Killers. It may be a bit gritty, dark and low budget, but it deserves to be a cult classic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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When a class assignment calls for the students to have pen pals, Anita (Drew Barrymore) begins corresponding with an intimate, Howard Hickock (James LeGros) in a California prison. Their exchanges grow from friendship into passion while Anita develops a newfound self-confidence to fight back against her abusive guardian. When Howard is finally released from prison, he and Anita get married and confess to each other their darkest secrets. But later that night, the two soul-mates are bonded by a crime that will seal their fates forever. With Howard's parole officer and the local sheriff now suspicious, the two hit the road... on the run from the law. A final gun battle between the two lovers and a brigade of police officers forces one of them into the ultimate sacrifice... and sealing their love for eternity. also stars Billy Drago, Joe Dallesandro, Rodney Harvey, Michael Ironside, Ione Skye, Billy Bates and Ray Bickel. directed by Tamara Davis.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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edgy is a term that pertains to certain points in this film. dark and disgusting, keeps me drawn in but lack of reality pushes me away. i can see myself watching one or two more times in my lifetime. although now i know the end and there are truly no surprises in store for the viewer. just bland overall.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/11/23

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not her best, but i still like it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Anita (Drew Barrymore), abandoned by her mother and living with her mother's alcoholic, rapist ex-boyfriend, fulfills her geography class assignment by finding her pen-pal Howard (James LeGros), not in Japan or Brazil, but in the Chino, California prison yard. As their letter writing blossoms, so does their love, and the time for his parole is shortly due. They make plans to meet in person; when they do, she finds him a job, they draw closer physically and psychologically, and decide to cement their union by embarking on a crime spree. also stars Billy Drago, Joe Dallesandro, Rodney Harvey, Michael Ironside, Ione Sky, Billy Bates and Ray Bickel. directed by Tamra Davis

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Tamra Davis

Director

Drew Barrymore

Anita Minteer

James LeGros

Howard

Billy Drago

Hank Fulton

Rodney Harvey

Tom

Joe Dallesandro

Rooney

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Rated: 3.5/5

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Rated: 2/4

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Emanuel Levy

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This loose remake of Joseph H. Lewi classic assumes the shape of an exploitation B-picture, but it has some merits, including Drew Barrymore's performance.

Rated: B-

Jul 15, 2011

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Steve Crum

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Doesn't even touch the original classic, but still edgy.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 1, 2005

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Andy Klein

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Rated: 3/5

May 29, 2004

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Alex Sandell

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Marginal effort.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 21, 2003

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Synopsis

California teen Anita Minteer (Drew Barrymore) struggles in the face of an absentee mother, her mom's abusive boyfriend, Rooney (Joe Dallesandro), and a lack of respect from her classmates. This all changes when a pen-pal school project connects her with convict Howard (James LeGros). Anita secures Howard's parole and violently squares off against Rooney after he rapes her. Soon enough, the gun-crazy teen is on the run with Howard, with his parole officer (Michael Ironside) in pursuit.

Director: Tamra Davis
Production Co: Zeta Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 22, 2016
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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