Coming off the success of Rocky, Stallone gave us this gem - which he stars in, wrote, directed. And he sings the theme song (offering little competition to his brother Frank, who has a small role in the movie). Even though it's set in New York in the 1940s, Stallone sports shoulder length hair and an earring. Basically it's "Rocky" in the 40s and about wrestling. The movie is also somewhat notable for being Tom Waits' film debut (he also wrote the theme song). With Lazlo Kovacs behind the camera, first rate production design and art direction, music from Bill Conti, and a generally first rate supporting cast, this ALMOST resembles a real movie. But like "Hudson Hawk", this is merely a vanity project that's probably best seen stoned - or spin the DVD to get unwanted guests out of the house.
Review of Paradise Alley
