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Bobby G. Can't Swim

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Bobby G. Can't Swim reviews
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8.0 User Score:

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Based on 8 critic reviews
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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.

What The Critics Said

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80

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.

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63

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."

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60

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.

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50

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.

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50

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.

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50

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.

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40

TV Guide Maitland McDonagh

As a debut it holds out the promise that Montias might do something more interesting in his next film.

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30

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.

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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!

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