This film was bought in a petrol station for 5 pounds on DVD. I expected little from it. It turned out to be one of the sharpest, funniest and deepest comedies I've ever seen.
De Niro is an idol of mine and he was fantastic as Jon, underplaying while displaying many layers to his comedy. My friend and I were giggling ourselves stupid at the opening scene where the superintendent keeps upping the price of the disgusting flat, with it's bath full of cat shite, and broken furniture. The montage of various bits of furniture breaking in the superintendent's hands is endlessly watchable, and one of the great comic moments in cinema as far as I'm concerned.
The satirical nature of Be Black, Baby was incredible. It is as poignant today as it was 30 years ago, and raised some interesting points.
All in all, I think the film was hysterically funny, De Niro looked and acted great, and I only wish that he'd do more comedy like this today, because even as a green up-and-comer he was more than capable. So why are we still watching painful moments like 'Rocky and Bullwinkle'?
De Niro is an idol of mine and he was fantastic as Jon, underplaying while displaying many layers to his comedy. My friend and I were giggling ourselves stupid at the opening scene where the superintendent keeps upping the price of the disgusting flat, with it's bath full of cat shite, and broken furniture. The montage of various bits of furniture breaking in the superintendent's hands is endlessly watchable, and one of the great comic moments in cinema as far as I'm concerned.
The satirical nature of Be Black, Baby was incredible. It is as poignant today as it was 30 years ago, and raised some interesting points.
All in all, I think the film was hysterically funny, De Niro looked and acted great, and I only wish that he'd do more comedy like this today, because even as a green up-and-comer he was more than capable. So why are we still watching painful moments like 'Rocky and Bullwinkle'?