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Bobby G. Can't Swim
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Drama
Written by: John-Luke Montias
Directed by: John-Luke Montias
Release Date:
Theatrical: June 21, 2002
Running Time: 85 minutes, Color
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: R for language and drug content, some sexuality and violence
Starring John-Luke Montias, Susan Mitchell, Vincent Vega, Norman Milton, Gilbert Brown, and Paul Maged
A raw New York street drama about a small-time coke dealer in Hell's Kitchen.
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What The Critics Said
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Variety Lael Loewenstein
Gutsy, unconventional, bursting with raw urban energy, this surprisingly suspenseful drama portrays New York Hell's Kitchen residents whose lives are governed by the immutable circumstances of their tawdry existence.
Read Full Review >New York Post Megan Lehmann
Lacking quite the zip and zing of "Run Lola Run," this lively indie tale of a drug deal gone awry could be alternately titled "Walk Fast Bobby Walk Fast."
Read Full Review >Village Voice Leslie Camhi
Montias's script lacks surprises -- Still, the minor figures surrounding him (Bobby) -- from teenage Puerto Rican beauties to a mobster's middle-aged groupie -- form a gritty urban mosaic, and Bobby's wanton energy is utterly convincing.
Read Full Review >The New York Times A.O. Scott
Whenever the picture tries to be about something bigger, it turns predictable or maudlin or, in a few sad instances, both simultaneously.
Read Full Review >New York Daily News Staff (Not credited)
Manages to distinguish itself with a strong central performance and a mostly low-key approach to the subject matter.
Read Full Review >Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas
Decidedly a minor item that's been on the shelf for a while but is nonetheless an effective calling card for its writer-director-star.
Read Full Review >TV Guide Maitland McDonagh
As a debut it holds out the promise that Montias might do something more interesting in his next film.
Read Full Review >LA Weekly Scott Foundas
The movie rarely overcomes its terminal Scorsese- and Ferrara-isms, or fulfills the promise, evident in the film's early passages, that Montias might be a fine observer of local color with his own unique stories to tell.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Local Hero gave it an 8:
Great movie. Especially because it was shot with few money. First movie John-Luke directed...so hopefully many more to come!
