Siskel & Ebert Review Rumble Fish (1983) Francis Ford Coppola

[@xbikepunkx]

Surprised that Gene was such a hater. It ain’t for everyone, but I legit loved this movie. You know how when you see movies when you’re a kid, and you think, “Wow, I wanna be that guy!” Indians Jones, Han Solo, whatever. Well, with Rumble Fish, I saw Motorcycle Boy, and I was like, aw, shit. That’s me.

[@Purplenpinkk]

Sad we don’t have directors like FFC or Martin Scorsese anymore. Unique, with integrity and true to their vision. Do not give an f what anyone thinks. Roger had this right. This is such a great film and music.

[@r00tbeard]

They are both alive

[@Purplenpinkk]

@@r00tbeard I meant up and coming directors. FFC is retired and I don’t know how much longer MS will be able to direct. He’s in his early 80s.

[@innitthough712]

@@PurplenpinkkFFC has a new movie coming out this year

[@Purplenpinkk]

@@innitthough712 Really?! I totally thought he had retired! I look forward to that then.

[@jeffroberts5229]

Fun fact: S.E. Hinton (writer of Rumble Fish & The Outsiders & many more) plays a cameo in the scene where Motorcycle Boy & Rusty James are talking about his fear of being alone. She is the "hooker" that propositions Rusty James & then Steve at the bottom of the stairs.

[@owlcu]

They both missed the symbolism at the end, when Rusty James finally gets to the ocean, the mother of all.

[@benjiarehart2878]

They really did. This movie was phenomenal i.m.o. But when you have never lived a life like their's. It's really hard to understand the full meaning of the movie.

[@originaozz]

Watching just that one scene, I do get Siskel's point cus the dialogue did sound clunky, but the sound design really felt so unique. The craft definitely was there as it elevates such a normal scene.

[@jtoland2333]

Stuart Copeland’s contribution. He’s truly a genius.

[@baccaratfitness2360]

This is one of my favorite movies. Mickey Rourke's best performance imho and the cinematography is amazing. And of course Diane Lane is great and damn cute too...

[@johngray4628]

Good stuff growing to in the 80's real talk!#24.2

[@ChrisStarkey-xm7xf]

The style and tone was great with some great cinematography. The story and acting were just ok.

[@BLUEDELUCA]

Poor gene, i wish both were alive and did a show where they re review films

[@thegrimyeaper]

"...and the first part of Apocalypse Now!"

[@benjiarehart2878]

The movie was genius i.m.o. I think the reason Gene didn't like it, is because he's never had to live a hard life. The movie's plot was simple. It was Rusty James trying to find himself like every other teenager in their life. His brother was his hero, because his father was a horrible role model. His brother had already been through the craziness of their parents divorce, and had come back to I believe help his brother. My dad was a horrible father figure too. I grew up on an army base during the Vietnam war, and when he came back. He was a very violent person. He eventually left our family for another women, then conveniently committed suicide a few weeks later when I was nine. So I understand where this moving is coming from. Maybe thats why Gene didn't get it.

[@kdohertygizbur]

That's kind of a silly argument You don't have to be in the mob to enjoy Goodfellas He didn't have to live in the slums to love Pixote I grew up in the Bronx and I didn't think Rumble Fish was good It was ok , not terrible, but very muddled plot wise

[@Bergvomit]

Good insight

[@blackspring3207]

This is my favorite movie of all time. Honestly, both of these reviewers are dull, but obviously Gene shit the bed.

[@corinatrian.2073]

Motorcycle boy is still alive, rusty James is alive 🎉❤

[@dogbadger]

It has it's faults, but there is plenty to love about Rumble fish. I do wonder if I over rate it because of the way it looks and the brilliant soundtrack thou.

[@toddmoline9022]

I agree with Roger ebert!

[@Kordellcabe12]

Once again Roger crushes, Gene flops.

[@MrCarpen7er]

A LOT of times Ebert was an idiot and completely wrong and Siskel was right and ahead of its time analyzing certain movies, so I don´t know what you mean.

[@patriotsman6511]

Gene sounds snobby

[@raffaeleandreini776]

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[@raffaeleandreini776]

Verde Marrone e Grigio Colori Originali

[@thefrankonion]

Gene Siskel, as usual, was wrong.

[@jefmay3053]

Gene ...... what a tool

[@marcknight4568]

I didn't know what that movie was missing until I listened to Gene. It was kind of cheap and generic.

[@blackspring3207]

nope

[@swine74]

Gene is correct