Wuchak
Gangs of New York in the late 80s
Shot in the dead of summer, 1988, this is an urban drama/thriller that comes in the tradition of The Warriors, Delirium (1979), Rumble Fish and Certain Fury, but its the least of em. On the positive side, it has the most action of these movies and Jeff Fahey (from Psycho III) makes for a great protagonist. Plus, you cant go wrong with Sherilyn Fenn, one of the most beautiful women of the 80s, as observed in The Wraith and Two Moon Junction; unfortunately, her presence isnt milked for anything near what its worth (not talkin bout sleaze).
The first half suggests a possible hidden gem, but the dramatics are ultimately shallow and much ado about nothing. So, youre not pulled into the story, which i...