Joe

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I. S. W I give "Joe" five stars because its grittiness is so realistic. This is an example of how a mind can become criminal, from repeated influences that brainwash an individual. It's scary how people who would otherwise live relatively normal lives can allow thoughts to overpower them into taking matters into their own hands through violence. Although the movie is dated by its "hippy" reference, it is nevertheless topical, as the drug epidemic and extremism continue to take their toll. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/04/25 Full Review Mark L Although modern audiences may be uncomfortable with the overt bigotry of the titular Joe, Peter Boyle's performance as Joe Curran- a beat down, World War II veteran who despises the counterculture- makes this film noteworthy. Curran provides a window into the Silent Majority and average Joe of 1970. This glimpse is ugly, resentful, and self righteous. Touching on themes of class, race, and family, the film tackles the culture war of 50 years ago but may have something to say about today. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/26/23 Full Review Michael M The movie brings you thru drug abuse, a father's search for his daughter, and 'Joe', an opinionated and ignorant working class stiff. As thru history, under achievers like to hate others: blacks, immigrants, Jews, Liberals, the young, etc. Joe hates them all. And tho we can chuckle at times at his stupid comments and hypocrisy, the film is chilling, especially in the days of trump Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member I suppose this will truly be eternally relevant, although its also worth remembering how the movie complicates its own narrative in ways that won't really satisfy either of the political extremes. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review dave s Simply put, there are really only a couple of reasons to spend any time watching Joe. First and foremost, Peter Boyle gives an absolutely incendiary performance as Joe, a racist right-winger who feeds off of the hatred he feels for anyone who doesn't think or look like him. Second reason: the film features the debut of Susan Sarandon in the role of a young New York hippie whose father kills her boyfriend, setting off a chain of events that will lead to a horrific conclusion. Beyond that, there's not much to see here as the film's noble attempts at social commentary are undermined by some horrifically wooden acting, poorly written dialogue (stunning that the screenplay was nominated for an Oscar) and laughable visual effects during the murder of Sarandon's character's boyfriend. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Really good film. A right wing executive and a racist hippie-hater become friends and spin violently out of control. Susan Sarandon's first appearance. Worth a watch! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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