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Serpico #401561
06/13/07 04:27 PM 06/13/07 04:27 PM
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I just finished watching the DVD and enjoyed it. This was Al Pacino’s first film after the Godfather. As Serpico he is trying to keep his head above the corruption. Serpico wanted to become a cop to help people and can’t believe what he sees day to day. The dvd also has a number of featurettes on the making of the film. Pacino is excellent in the role.

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Re: Serpico [Re: Paul Pisano] #401617
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Definitely one of Pacino's best roles. Impossible to think of the real life Serpico without picturing Al.

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E nun me mporta si ce muoru accisu...
E s'iddu muoru e vaju mparadisu
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Re: Serpico [Re: Turnbull] #401622
06/13/07 09:54 PM 06/13/07 09:54 PM
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I have been trying to find this movie everywhere in Australia.Pacino is my all time fav and its driving me crazy.I dont have the money to order it from the net so it looks like i have to keep searching.I've heard nothing but good things about this film.

The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the hero uses his fear, projects it onto his opponent, while the coward runs. It's the same thing, fear, but it's what you do with it that matters. Cus D'Amato
Re: Serpico [Re: whisper] #401642
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Gee, I wonder why it's so hard to find in Australia??? I hope you get to find it. I think you'll enjoy it.

They just had it on HBO here just a couple weeks ago and I was able to watch the entire movie. I really enjoyed it. It is one of my favorite Pacino movies to be sure. I remember seeing the real Serpico on tv (The Tomorrow Show maybe) a couple times during that era. I still have a clear picture of him in my mind.

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Re: Serpico [Re: The Italian Stallionette] #401650
06/13/07 10:25 PM 06/13/07 10:25 PM
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Its a rare find down here.I would download it except like most movie buffs i like owning the real thing.I really hope i can find it AND SOON.

The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the hero uses his fear, projects it onto his opponent, while the coward runs. It's the same thing, fear, but it's what you do with it that matters. Cus D'Amato
Re: Serpico [Re: whisper] #401660
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 Originally Posted By: whisper the don from down under
I would download it except like most movie buffs i like owning the real thing.
That's not so much a thing for movie buffs as it is for DVD buffs. \:\)

I saw Serpico a long time ago, and thought it was a tame police film that's faded into a general no-show over the years. It could do with a remake, perhaps...?

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Re: Serpico [Re: Capo de La Cosa Nostra] #401662
06/13/07 10:56 PM 06/13/07 10:56 PM
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Im such a Pacino nut though.I reckon i'd love it.Maybe im too bias.

The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the hero uses his fear, projects it onto his opponent, while the coward runs. It's the same thing, fear, but it's what you do with it that matters. Cus D'Amato
Re: Serpico [Re: whisper] #401959
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They must have it in the big HMV,in Melbourne..

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First And Foremost,The Mafia Is Made Up Of Thieves.
It Is Driven By Greed And Controlled By Fear.

Between The Law And The Mafia, The Law Is Not The Most To Be Feared

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Re: Serpico [Re: DE NIRO] #401966
06/14/07 04:17 PM 06/14/07 04:17 PM
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You know what i haven't even thought of looking there.Good idea cheers mate.

The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the hero uses his fear, projects it onto his opponent, while the coward runs. It's the same thing, fear, but it's what you do with it that matters. Cus D'Amato
Re: Serpico [Re: whisper] #401973
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I sure they will.let us know..

The Mafia Is Not Primarily An Organisation Of Murderers.
First And Foremost,The Mafia Is Made Up Of Thieves.
It Is Driven By Greed And Controlled By Fear.

Between The Law And The Mafia, The Law Is Not The Most To Be Feared

"What if the Mafia were not an organization but a widespread Sicilian attitude of hostility towards the law?"

"Make Love Not War" John Lennon
Re: Serpico [Re: DE NIRO] #402197
06/14/07 06:21 PM 06/14/07 06:21 PM
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I liked the documentary. Pacino grew a beard for the movie which was shot in reverse so at the end of the shoot pacino was clean shaven.

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Re: Serpico [Re: Paul Pisano] #405699
06/23/07 12:40 PM 06/23/07 12:40 PM
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In a van down by the river!
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In a van down by the river!
I DVR'ed this, haven't seen it yet, I'll fit it in sometime next week maybe.



Long as I remember The rain been coming down.
Clouds of Mystery pouring Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages, Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.
Re: Serpico [Re: Paul Pisano] #411512
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Being an Al Pacino fan, I bought this movie recently and liked it, but was a bit disappointed. Pacino plays Frank Serpico perfectly but the suspense just wasn't there. Another viewing might help, though.

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Re: Serpico [Re: james_cagney] #412723
07/09/07 12:09 PM 07/09/07 12:09 PM
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In a van down by the river!
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In a van down by the river!
Yeah, it lacked suspense, but it was a good movie. Just not great.



Long as I remember The rain been coming down.
Clouds of Mystery pouring Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages, Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.

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