- Actors: Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue, Lisa Banes, Laurence Luckinbill
- Directors: Roger Donaldson
- Writers: Heywood Gould
- Producers: Daniel J. Heffner, Robert W. Cort, Ted Field
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Buena Vista
- VHS Release Date: 1 Oct 1999
- Run Time: 104 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CIK1
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,412 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
First and foremost a star vehicle for Tom Cruise, this paper-thin Horatio Alger story of a young bartender with dreams of get-rich-quick success is notable only for Cruise's immense likeability in contrast to a creaky plot and thinly drawn characters. Cruise plays Brian Flanagan, a young entrepreneur and ladies' man who with his mentor (Bryan Brown) takes the New York bar scene by storm. Through setbacks and tragedy, Brian eventually realises there's more to life than a quick buck, and fights for the woman he loves (Elisabeth Shue). Despite its shortcomings, a worthwhile viewing for Tom Cruise fans. --Robert Lane, Amazon.com
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of my favourite 80`s films. It`s a bit under-rated in my opinion. It`s got plenty to keep you interested, and great performances, from the co-stars Bryan Brown and especially Elisabeth Shue, playing Cruise`s girlfriend. It`s got some fanatastic scenes where Cruise and Brown, are doing tricks with the bottles behind the bar - if you ever wanted to be a barman watch this! A good soundtrack, and definitely worth buying.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Great film to watch if are in the need for some classic 80's nostalgia. Tom Cruise plays a cocktail waiter with all the great pick up lines. As with a lot of 80's films the story is predictable but hey the great music and bad hairdos make it a must see and a must own.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
A surprisingly watchable bubblegum drama charting the fortunes an enthusiastic young Wall Street hopeful who soon finds that his true talents lie behind 'three feet of mahogany'. Tom Cruise plays Brian Flannigan, who's dreams of success in New York lead him to dazzling heights of the cocktail bar circuit.
Considering 'Cocktail' was merely a vehicle in which Cruise could strut his stuff after the success 'Top Gun', this movie is actually very entertaining.
Brian Brown is superb as the fountain of bar-room wisdom who tempts Flannigan into the business, and Elizabeth Shue is stunning in a movie that can actually be watched time and time again.
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never gets outdated
A good film never dates, This is our second time of buying this Film. The last was on Video and it got damaged. We just love the double act.
Published 3 months ago by ancient-travla
Average...
Cocktail' is at best an average watch. A stereotypical affair.
Cruise plays a talented and ambitious bartender who aspires to working in business and finds love while... Read more
Cruise plays a talented and ambitious bartender who aspires to working in business and finds love while... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lord Anon
Worth what I paid
Have been a fan of the film since the first time I saw it some time ago but had never gotten around to buying it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Vivid
Cocktails & Dreams
The ultimate Tom Cruise film. This has everything you expect from a Tom Cruise film and more. A young Cruise in a familiar role as a character who struggles to acheive a dream and... Read more
Published 7 months ago by LAUZON2012
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I receive my Item and it was in perfect condition. The packing was perfect nothing to complain you really give a very good service. thank a lot
Published 7 months ago by Mr. Ryan Marcel Simon Savy
He poured, he reigned; at the box office at least.
Tom Cruise stars as Brian Flanagan, who is fresh out the army and finding that landing an executive job in the big city isn't as easy as he thought. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Spike Owen
Cocktail
As its got Tom Cruise in it, its bound to be good! I bought this as I have been reliving my youth a bit. Tom doesn't disappoint... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Paul Herring
Cocktail DVD
May be nearly 22 years since it came out in the cinema but still a good Tom Cruise for those of us of a certain age! Great film to relive your youth.
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. Karen A. Brown
A dash of cheese, a slice of Cruise, and you've got a classic...
What do 'Cocktail' and 'Top Gun' have in common? They both feature the hopeless romantic Tom Cruise in some kind of Military guise. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2009 by Tom Cat
One of the best movies ever!
Mr Cruise at his best!!!, if your a fan you'll love this one, easy watching, highs and lows through out this film.
Published on 24 April 2009 by P. Holmes
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