Dear Squares,
I know life is tough. Many movies have been made, books been written and songs been sung about out plight. But most of us like to see what life is like on the other side too, don't we? I mean, we like to vicariously enjoy the adventures of the outlaws and the misfits.
If your answer is yes, American Heart is the movie for you. It is about an ex-con (Jeff Bridges) just out of jail, trying to settle back into ordinary life while also taking care of his creative teenage son (Edward Furlong) who is slowly falling into bad company.
Bridges as a wiry muscular ex-con shows why he survived the 80s which left talented guys like Mickey Rourke, Michael Madsen and Eric Roberts in the wilderness. You've got to respect this man's range. He has been one of the top five American actors of the last 25 years. Furlong plays the role he is more well known for in Terminator 2 and American History X.
The film is pretty depressing when you think about it. The lack of opportunities when you're out of jail with everyone breathing down your neck. Materialistic women who only want to have a good time. Fans of Sherry Baby and Straight Time would definitely enjoy this film.
There are some great long shots of this wharf where Brides and Furlong spend a lot of time together. The ending is great. The film deserves a blu-ray.
Best Regards, Pimpin.
(7/10)
I know life is tough. Many movies have been made, books been written and songs been sung about out plight. But most of us like to see what life is like on the other side too, don't we? I mean, we like to vicariously enjoy the adventures of the outlaws and the misfits.
If your answer is yes, American Heart is the movie for you. It is about an ex-con (Jeff Bridges) just out of jail, trying to settle back into ordinary life while also taking care of his creative teenage son (Edward Furlong) who is slowly falling into bad company.
Bridges as a wiry muscular ex-con shows why he survived the 80s which left talented guys like Mickey Rourke, Michael Madsen and Eric Roberts in the wilderness. You've got to respect this man's range. He has been one of the top five American actors of the last 25 years. Furlong plays the role he is more well known for in Terminator 2 and American History X.
The film is pretty depressing when you think about it. The lack of opportunities when you're out of jail with everyone breathing down your neck. Materialistic women who only want to have a good time. Fans of Sherry Baby and Straight Time would definitely enjoy this film.
There are some great long shots of this wharf where Brides and Furlong spend a lot of time together. The ending is great. The film deserves a blu-ray.
Best Regards, Pimpin.
(7/10)