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suicide kings (import dvd) christopher walken; denis leary; henry thomas; jay

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4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,047 ratings
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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.93 ounces
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, PAL, DVD, Blu-ray
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0053C81EW
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Dark humor suspense dvd, Suicide Kings.
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Dark humor suspense dvd, Suicide Kings.
Well written, dark humor, suspense.. great actors, fit their roles …
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Michael Paul pagliaro
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
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N. Howard
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark humor suspense dvd, Suicide Kings.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
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Well written, dark humor, suspense.. great actors, fit their roles …
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dark humor suspense dvd, Suicide Kings.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
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E. M. Hodge
5.0 out of 5 stars An Overall Excellent Film
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2005
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Looking for a mob movie that doesn't star Robert DeNiro or Al Pacino? Neither am I, but, hey, sometimes you need a little variety in your repetoir, right? Suicide Kings is, in my opinion, this variety. Starring Christopher Walken and backed-up by Dennis Leary and a cast of up-and-comers, Suicide Kings succeeds remarkably at creating a dark and twisted tail of revenge, betrayal and getting in over your head.

Walken plays Carlo Bartolucci (also known in the movie as Charlie Barret), a mob boss recently returned from prison and having a night out on the town. During this he is joined by a group of college-aged kids also seemingly celebrating. As the night continues, these youngsters kidnap him.

After a few turns the kids motives are revealed: They're going to use Charlie's ransom money to pay off ANOTHER ransom, that of one of the kidnapper's girlfriends. What follows is a beautifully political example of Stockholm's Psychology as Walken's mob boss systematically turns each of the conspirator's against the other, all the while contacting his right-hand man, played by the fabulously energetic Dennis Leary.

Though this picture has many strong points, including a great plot, excellent scripting and superb acting, it has a few flaws that warrant a four-star rating rather than a five-star, in my opinion. First is the pacing. At times, the movie drags in places where it seems as if the writer wasn't sure what to do next. Though it swiftly recovers from these moments, they still occur enough to bring an impatient sigh or two.

Some of the cinematography is lacking as well, speaking characters are slightly blocked or transitions a bit questionable. There isn't any shaking camera or bad panning, just a few places where I think it could have been done better. In the end, though, the effect is negligible and barely detracts from the movie as a whole.

All in all, this is an excellent film. Walken and Leary are on target as always, and the plot has just enough turns to keep it interesting without being confusing. The best thing about the picture is probably the script, though. Some of the quotes are just brilliant. I heartily recommend this film to mob-movie afficionados and psych-thriller junkies alike.
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Mr. Pete
4.0 out of 5 stars Having a film library
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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I love the movie and if it was blue ray it would be better .
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Robert Steward
5.0 out of 5 stars Three thumbs up...if I had an additional digit.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2016
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I watched this so many times I know the dialogue by heart. It's a great movie. Some say a cult classic. I don't know why. First of all anyone who likes Christopher Walken you are in for a treat. This movie is written with his voice or directed by his mom, one or the other it don't matter the part fits him. I have only liked Dennis Leary in two films. This and "The Ref" and I don't particularly enjoy his stand up. But in this movie, you see some depth not as much as in "the ref" but definitely some depth. The rest of the cast is spot on. Casting this thing was just genius. The story is good. Not the greatest writing, but the cast brings what's on the page to life in spite of its shortfalls. The directing is good and moves the story along. It does have a couple of flat spots. But the highlights make up for it. It had two endings and the one they chose I think is correct but they could have gone with either. There are no shockers here. The plot won't keep you guessing but the way they arrive there is very pleasing.
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baceman007
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Movie, Especially for $6
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2015
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This film is my favorite Christopher Walken film. It's full of great writing for all of the characters, but especially Walken. You even get a few laughs along the way, in this otherwise serious film. For those who like action films, there is a good car chase scene, but the brilliance in this film centers around the mind games that Walken plays with the rich kids in the film. The sets are pretty basic which I like, many good films have excellent actors and simple sets. "Man From Earth" comes to mind specifically (although it's hardly in the same genre as Suicide Kings). It's worth saying that Dennis Leary has some excellent lines too. Originally, this DVD was released with a problem with the master that caused it to freeze on cheaper players (according to my contact with Artisan), when I first purchased it many years ago. After buying it again on DVD this year, I am happy to say that this played through correctly for me this time.
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Sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023
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I bought this for a gift and they loved it! Thanks!
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Mandie
5.0 out of 5 stars Walken may be in the chair, but he's a bigger threat than them combined
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2013
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I knew the moment I saw Walken taped in a chair that he would be absolutely brilliant. The actor is so superb; he can be funny when he pleases and yet the next second, he can make you a little disturbed--do you really want to cross him at all, whether that's for dancing with a broom and talking to an extinguisher, or being a mob boss? Apparently, the six college kids do.
When a sister comes up missing, the kids decide to nab one of the most notorious crime bosses in the world. And being that this crime boss (Although retired but still in the game) is Christopher Walken, one can expect some gruesome stuff happening. Throughout the way of trying to find the sister, these kids find out that they bit off a little more than they can chew. Even with the mob boss in the chair and they are armed with guns and even his life, Walken's character still has them by the throats.
Walken is in his prime in this movie! :D
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Artisan
5.0 out of 5 stars a neat classic tale of "whodoneit"
Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2018
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great movie with chris walken as the gangster,story has a few twists and turns in it,great classic wiseguy flick with a good caste, good performances from a lot of young actors, a good watch
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Jaime Cebral Moreno
4.0 out of 5 stars Peliculón
Reviewed in Spain on December 25, 2015
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Buenísima. Christopher Walken impresionante. Es una película poco conocida pero que no te deja indiferente y te hace pasar un buen rato
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Mr. Gareth Sefton
5.0 out of 5 stars Needs more acclaim!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2010
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If you ask anyone on the street, or anyone you know if they have heard of this film, let alone seen it, the possiblilty of them saying yes is very slim, which is a real shame! The story kicks off straight away, and is entertaining throughout, Walken is at his best, as is Leary, who makes moaning seem like the funniest thing ever. The rest of the cast seem like the normal tv sitcom actors that donned our airwaves at the time of making, faces you recognise, but dont know the names. This Black Comedy tickles me every time i see it, and the script holds strong, the cast are great, the story is fantastic and the ending is just right for the film, not predictable, but not too obscure either. This is a film everyone can enjoy, regardless of age. I really do not have a bad word to say about this film, it should have more recognition. BUY THIS FILM, YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED.

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Le Peshmerga
3.0 out of 5 stars Format d'origine très bas
Reviewed in France on February 8, 2022
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Le format d'origine ne dépasse pas les 300p la qualité vidéo ne peut pas être au rendez vous.le film reste rare et précieux à voir absolument si on aime Christopher walken.
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awdryden
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2012
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Walken is excellent and the collection of supporting characters all fill their roles well. An excellent story and "whodunit" feel gives the movie a dark flavour which Walken uses so well.
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