American Gigolo (1980) movie review - Sneak Previews with Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel

[@CR41489]

I remember being surprised by how much I liked this film when I first saw it. Richard Gere is terrific in the film and it has a really good script and direction by Paul Schrader. It has a good score by Giorgio Moroder as well.

[@diezeldiamond1041]

AGREED

[@reneedennis2011]

I agree.

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

@@reneedennis2011 uh huh How come?

[@reneedennis2011]

@@suzycreamcheesez4371 Richard Here plays a good role in this film. He plays off of his good looks, and shoes that he is smart as well. The murder mystery is interesting, and like one commenter said, the score is memorable as well.

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

@@reneedennis2011 Do you mean Richard Gere? Fix it! mahalo!

[@DouglasVishalBrook]

American Gigolo is one of my favourites.

[@mattcastellanos2178]

Great picture, I remember my older brother had the movie poster in his room, then years later he moved to NY and frequented the same night club as Gere. I watched it years later and really enjoyed it. Great acting, sharp writing, and Gere’s wardrobe was top drawer.

[@brando7266]

Would u remember what club?

[@mattcastellanos2178]

My bro spent time in NYC, but Interestingly I think the club was in Syracuse where Gere was raised. I’ll ask my bro next time I talk to him.

[@brando7266]

@@mattcastellanos2178 I asked because I grew up in nyc,at that time,

[@mattcastellanos2178]

I figured, that’s why I added the Syracuse comment. I always have a great time when I visit NYC though.

[@nikosvault]

The first Jerry Bruckheimer solo production. Talk about a trojan horse.

[@thehouseofcm]

Bought this DVD from Barnes n Noble couple o months ago, loved it! I put it with Long Goodbye as these dark pictures about Los Angeles.

[@notyou8716]

L.A. is a rotting cesspool of scum and villainy. Nothing good ever comes from L.A.

[@pam0626]

Did you ever see Drive with Ryan Gosling? One of the best dark films about LA ever. Stellar cast and the music is incredible.

[@pam0626]

@@notyou8716 Except great films. Which are everything.

[@damianstachelski775]

Watched this film for the first time earlier this year. I actually really enjoyed it. Great film. I didn’t expect to like it so much.

[@tonysiordia2448]

Almost seems like the movie pretty woman is a reflection of this movie. Richard gere moved up to being a business man while Julia Roberts was now the prostitute. And Hector elizondo was also in both movies with Richard Gere.

[@jeshkam]

Wow, never thought of it that way. Brilliant.

[@Jethrofinger]

I just watched this on Paramount Plus and really liked it. I’m seeing that Arrow is giving this a Blu ray and 4K release in June.

[@nataliedelagrandiere4022]

Great movie. Richard Gere and Lauren Hutton seemed perfect for each other.

[@johngomes8874]

American gigolo and breathless! 2 time capsules of early los Angeles & great 👍 soundtracks ! Similar characters I 💭 thought ..

[@rasalghul9331]

Lauren Hutton was such a hottie back in the day.

[@tentcater4710]

They never talk about the musical scores in movies!

[@serenity2655]

I was impressed. Thought i saw this movie. I was checking to see if any dialogue about the ending appeared. All right Jerry!

[@jaymillymills]

Watched the movie for the fashion

[@captainharris8980]

I think the reason most other people knocked it is because it went against the popular moral code at the time. It was on late night on HBO, and I didn't like much of the films characters nor setting, but Siskel and Ebert are right, it's a well put together movie regardless of what you think of the actual story and characters.

[@rawrvintageisclassic]

God. This film is so incredible. Also, “kinky murder”. LOL

[@frankielucero8372]

This Movie Was Another Film That Got Played On My FOX-Affiliated Channel A Long Time Ago.

[@steveconn]

Hutton was gorgeous but Gere was kind of boring when he was young. Got better as a silver-haired psycho in Internal Affairs and weirdo in Norman.

[@ImYourHuckleberry_29]

You missed the point of his performance in this film. He played it to a T

[@jeshkam]

@@ImYourHuckleberry_29 Yeah, imo he was actually supposed to be so in love with himself to the point of appearing bored.

[@ImYourHuckleberry_29]

@@jeshkam you got it

[@brando7266]

He was great in looking for Mr goodbar,

[@nottavictim5]

Dumbest comment award. Obv never seen Goodbar or Days of Heaven

[@MrEnergee1987]

Prequel to Pretty Woman

[@chicovoylez3216]

Boring but the clothes and the music keep me watching.

[@jeshkam]

Yeah, I like Roger's sweater and the intro music too.

[@dzanier]

It’s a very good film.

[@errolbourgeois8230]

In my opinion, Richard Gere has only made a hand full of good movies, but a dumpster of bad ones .An up and down career.

[@gustavomezcala4142]

2 out of 10 Borring

[@brando7266]

What do u like? Rocky 5? Or spiderman 6?

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

This was a bad, bad, bad film. I never cared about Richard Gere either way as an actor, but this film made me allergic to him after this....

[@ImYourHuckleberry_29]

Jesus. Its a melodrama. Supposed to be this way.

[@errolbourgeois8230]

You need to see this movie again . It's the movie that made him a star. This movie was sexy and fun. Great performances by Gere and Hutton. Give it a another try. The part that surprised me the most was the little murder mystery within the movie. It was fun and original and it worked and it didn't seem fake.

[@freddyfurrah3789]

This movie is just okay 😊

[@eargasm1072]

Watched the "Gigolo" again a few nights ago....still a pretty good flick but as many critics have stated, the ending is kinda weak