"Mean Streets" is a love letter to director Martin Scorcese's youth in New York City. It has its thrilling moments, but for me it was mostly hollow. Perhaps I've seen too many that are influenced by or rip off "Mean Streets". Thus now its impact is dulled. Juvenile characters committing juvenile acts, with an oppressive Catholic sheen. It was amusing to see Robert De Niro sporting long hair in this youthful role. Unfortunately, one can perceive the ending to this story from miles away. No one's smiling by the time the credits roll.
Written 7/13/10
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