Post by ck100 on Jun 21, 2022 4:29:33 GMT
Usually considered one of Martin Scorsese's worst movies, and the worst of his collaborations with Robert De Niro. But even Scorsese at his worst is better than some directors at their best. And Scorsese at his worst isn't really that bad. Apparently, some problems involve Scorsese's directing being compromised by a drug problem at the time, and his difficulty of putting a movie narrative together for a musical film with so much improvisation going on. Going up against "Star Wars" didn't do the movie any favors. But the movie has its fans like any other Scorsese movie.
Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review:
New York, New York (1977) - 1.5 out of 4 stars
"Elaborate but off-putting musical drama loosely based on THE MAN I LOVE; saxophonist De Niro and vocalist Minelli love and fight with each other right through the big band era. Some people consider this film extraordinary, but we're not among them; kudos, though, to production designer Boris Leven, music arranger Ralph Burns, and the Kander-Ebb title song. Initially released at 153m., then cut to 137m., and finally reissued in 1981 at current length with splashy "Happy Endings" number (featuring Larry Kert) added."
Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review:
New York, New York (1977) - 1.5 out of 4 stars
"Elaborate but off-putting musical drama loosely based on THE MAN I LOVE; saxophonist De Niro and vocalist Minelli love and fight with each other right through the big band era. Some people consider this film extraordinary, but we're not among them; kudos, though, to production designer Boris Leven, music arranger Ralph Burns, and the Kander-Ebb title song. Initially released at 153m., then cut to 137m., and finally reissued in 1981 at current length with splashy "Happy Endings" number (featuring Larry Kert) added."
