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Why did Hollywood think it was a good idea to take Get Carter--Mike Hodges' classic 1971 study in gangster psychology--transplant the setting from decaying Tyneside to a present-day American metropolis, neuter the screenplay so that precious little of the original's acerbic humour and subtlety remain, and assign the lead role of Jack Carter, memorably taken by Michael Caine in the original, to Sylvester Stallone? No amount of Rocky-cum-Rambo routines can convince you that he's remotely inside the character, even though here Carter's psychotic side has been airbrushed out as he seeks revenge for the murder of his brother and rape of his niece.
Miranda Richardson is a wearily sympathetic Gloria, and Rachel Leigh Cook a not-too-bratish Doreen (is this actually used as an American name?). Mickey Rourke looks suitably wasted as loutish businessman Cyrus; Alan Cumming is an annoyingly smug computer whizz Kinnear (wouldn't you have pulled the trigger?), while Michael Caine loses all credibility for his cameo appearance as Cliff Brumby. Did he really need the cash?
On the DVD: Get Carter on disc is a classy but lifeless production. Extras include the theatrical trailer, cast and crew details, and six deleted scenes which are too brief to be more than off-cuts. Three spoken and nine subtitled languages are provided, and there's director Stephen Kay's pithy running commentary to enjoy. Even he, however, often sounds at a loss to explain just why the film was made. Thank goodness the original movie is also available on DVD. --Richard Whitehouse
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jack carter vive e lavora a las vegas. qui viene a sapere che il fratello e' morto in un incidente stradale. carter ha tagliato i ponti con la sua famiglia da piu' di cinque anni, ma in questa occasione sente il bisogno di tornare a casa e capire cosa e' successo a suo fratello, vivendo questa possibilita' come l'occasione per un riscatto personale. ma quando arriva nella sua citta', la vedova, gloria, lo accoglie freddamente, e per la nipote doreen non e' altro che un estraneo. la morte del fratello e' avvolta da numerosi dubbi, figure sinistre del suo passato, come cyrus, un "pappa" nel giro della prostituzione, continuano ad attraversargli la strada e a fargli pensare che forse quello del fratello non e' stato un incidente. tutto questo portera' carter a cercare una vendetta personale.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The original was atmospheric, credible and gritty to the point of being brutal and remains one of the best films of this genre.
Whoever it was that convinced Stallone he could possibly emulate Michael Caine's screen presecence and acting ability, play the part of a London Gangster, or capture the same essence of the original needs their head examined.
Avoid!!!
Whoever it was that convinced Stallone he could possibly emulate Michael Caine's screen presecence and acting ability, play the part of a London Gangster, or capture the same essence of the original needs their head examined.
Avoid!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By film buff
Format:DVD
what an unnecessary and insulting remake.
another hollywood attemped to cash in on ,has stallone walking around with a silly looking goatee, mumbling lines as usual in this glamourized ,absurd american take on a classic british crime drama.
stick to the michael caine original.
another hollywood attemped to cash in on ,has stallone walking around with a silly looking goatee, mumbling lines as usual in this glamourized ,absurd american take on a classic british crime drama.
stick to the michael caine original.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Why? More importantly, WHY?
Michael Caine must wonder why Hollywood has it in for him with its morbid obsession of remaking his classic films. "Get Carter", "The Italian Job", "Alfie"... what next, Ben Afflick as the sole American who saves the plucky Brits at Rourke's Drift in a remake of "Zulu"? Far fetched? About as unlikely as getting mumbling muscleman Sylvester Stallone to take on perhaps Caine's finest role, the cold eyed, morally dubious killer Jack Carter.
And yet here we are in a film that, on its own merits is an average thriller, and Sly isn't too bad, but as a remake of a classic movie is utterly pointless because you cannot improve on perfection. Again, why? WHY?!
Michael Caine must wonder why Hollywood has it in for him with its morbid obsession of remaking his classic films. "Get Carter", "The Italian Job", "Alfie"... what next, Ben Afflick as the sole American who saves the plucky Brits at Rourke's Drift in a remake of "Zulu"? Far fetched? About as unlikely as getting mumbling muscleman Sylvester Stallone to take on perhaps Caine's finest role, the cold eyed, morally dubious killer Jack Carter.
And yet here we are in a film that, on its own merits is an average thriller, and Sly isn't too bad, but as a remake of a classic movie is utterly pointless because you cannot improve on perfection. Again, why? WHY?!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Quite good
First of all, I have not seen the original Get Carter so I don't have anything to base a comparison on. Therefore, I have to say I rather quite enjoyed this film. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David
1.0 out of 5 stars
NOT A PATCH ON ORIGINAL
NOT A PATCH ON ORIGINAL. Extremely weak B film. I expect SS agreed to this for a new kitchen or some such. Hard to believe I actually watched to the end.
Published 6 months ago by tobymutt
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing works here!
Some Hollywood remakes of classic Brit flicks work, to a degree (both Michael Caine films, actually) - The Italian Job and even 'Alfie', to my mind - but The Wicker Man and now,... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Tim Kidner
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible!!!
I have no idea what the director was smoking when he decided to cast Stallone as Carter but it must had been some strong stuff.
The movie is a joke. Its BAD.... Read more
The movie is a joke. Its BAD.... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Turbo
1.0 out of 5 stars
PLEASE!...NO MORE!
PLEASE! NO MORE REMAKES OF CLASSIC BRITISH FILMS THAT SIMPLY CANNOT BE IMPROVED UPON - HENCE THEIR 'CLASSIC' STATUS!! (POINTLESS).
Published 14 months ago by CLINT McGAVIN
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nowhere near as bad as some idolaters of the original will have you...
Please ignore all the rabid nonsense written about this film by people who clearly don't like the idea of having their favourite movies remade. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2009 by Lou Knee
1.0 out of 5 stars
Get Carter
I am a big Stallone fan and have seen most of his films this one is not good! Forget trying to compare it to the original Get Carter, this film is bad just on its own. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by soundprice
4.0 out of 5 stars
Give it a chance
First of all if you are thinking of buying this based on your love of the original then don't...You'll hate it...But if you love any of the following then this is for you.. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2009 by Gary Mckenzie
1.0 out of 5 stars
AN INSULT TO THE ORIGINAL
This film should never have been made. It is an insult to the genious original in every way. Stallone might make a good Rambo PERIOD. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2008 by Sick-o
4.0 out of 5 stars
An under-rated gem
This movie has had some really bad press and some really scathing reviews and are they justified?Well,to be honest no they're not. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2008 by Howard Watson
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