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This complex 1996 drama directed by Harold Becker (Sea of Love) attempts to explore big-city corruption and the flexibility of what's right and wrong in the political arena. John Cusack plays the senior aide to mayor John Pappas (Al Pacino), a popular and seasoned politician whose administration is threatened when what seems to be an accidental shooting of a child reveals a nest of corruption and lifelong personal debts. This tests Cusack's loyalty to the man he thought he knew. Pacino turns in a finely textured performance as a man who has his own lofty ideals, but whose pragmatism sets in motion a series of events with tragic results. Cusack admirably captures the essence of someone polished and savvy at his job but must cope with fundamental disillusionment. This political thriller suffers at times from a lack of focus, but still offers an insightful and poignant treatise on the quagmire of politics in the modern age and the human toll it sometimes exacts. --Robert Lane
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DVD 9
French\Italian
English\Italian
English
Region 2
Dolby Surround English French Italian
Dolby Surround
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Trailer
Arabic\Bulgarian\Dutch\English\French\German\Italian\Portuguese\Romanian\Spanish
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Although this film was not all that I expected it to be I found it to be an extremely interesting story, which kept me hooked right until the end. I had previously been a massive Pacino fan and he does not disappoint, but I had only seen one of John Cusacks films (Grosse Point Blank) and I found his performance to be overwhelming in this, very believable and a character you couldn't help but like.
A MUST see for any Cusack or Pacino fans.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I just love Al Pacino so try get all his movies. Not one of his best movies but if you love Al Pacino anything of his is good. Al Pacino re-teams with Sea of Love director Harold Becker, as New York Mayor John Pappas, in the City Hall. A thriller taht's the first film ever shot inside the lover Manhattan structure which is ground zero for the city's government. There is Murder, corruption, cover up and scandal in this movie. I did enjoy it and the actors are really good. If you love Al Pachino you would love the movie.
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Re-watching this in 2011, City Hall is still a decent film, but not a great one. Pacino looks slightly weak but delivers a powerful lead role, alongside an excellent young John Cusack who pair up and save this political drama. The cast is excellent, the plot enjoyable and the captured look pretty real and strong, but it lacks any depth or action.
A classic 90's style U.S drama movie with entertaining performances amidst an unsurprising plot, created by 3 great writers of the time.
A classic 90's style U.S drama movie with entertaining performances amidst an unsurprising plot, created by 3 great writers of the time.
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Complex and uneven
There's some truly dreadful dialogue and awkward scenes in this film. It has a point to it, but it weaves a complex web. Read more
Published 24 months ago by William Cohen
Rather trite altogether
The film concerns a classic theme. In fact it concerns the theme exploited by Batman, from beginning to end, but in real data and details. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2008 by Jacques COULARDEAU
City Dull
Watched this movie recently and i was quite dissapointed, i found this lengthly film about potential corruption in the mayor's office very hard to follow and found myself repeating... Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2006 by Mr. G. J. Purves
City Hall
Being a john Cusack fan I have seen most of his films, this is not like his normal characters. He doesnt speak into the camera or do his shy lovey dovey bit. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2003 by "bella_beth86"
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