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Prince of Central Park
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Generally unfavorable reviews
Based on 5 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 7 votes
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Drama
Written by: Evan Rhodes (also novel)
Directed by: John Leekley
Release Date:
Theatrical: September 22, 2000
DVD: November 7, 2000
Running Time: 109 minutes, Color
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: PG-13 for some violence
Starring Danny Aiello, Harvey Keitel, Cathy Moriarty, Frank Nasso, Jerry Orbach, Paul Sorvino, and Kathleen Turner
An emotional tale of a boy who has never learned to love or trust anyone. A modern day Huck Finn, JJ (Nasso) decides to tackle the world on his own, leaving his abusive foster mother behind as he attempts to find his real mother. (Lions Gate Films)
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What The Critics Said
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New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman
Awkwardly plotted drama about a runaway child in Central Park.
Read Full Review >The New York Times Dave Kehr
Remains a sadly earthbound thing, mired in a dismal realism that lies far from its natural environment.
Read Full Review >Village Voice Michael Atkinson
A stinky dumpster for sentimental dung about homelessness and the magical mecca that isn't Manhattan.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Steve N. gave it a4:
After School Special. If that's what you're looking for, this is your movie.
Chris J. gave it a 10:
This really love the song that he plays for the lady I really fell in love with him. Plus he is really cute!
Peter N. gave it a 7:
Fun movie, but even I (not ever a New Yorker) can see the folly of this cutsie approach to living in New York.
Dennis W. gave it a 7:
What a bunch of negative pricks the critics are. this is a decent movie. dont listen to these prick's menial opinions, thats all they are, menial opinions. note how they gave such crap like AI and E.T. absurdly high scores. never underestimate the idiocy or wretched taste of a "professional" movie critic.
Julie gave it a 5:
Cute, touching, a little too unreal, but it was cute.
Cherika F. gave it a 10:
This movie is hot, especially Frank Nasso. He has some good acting skills.
