I’m eight movies behind. That is to say, I’ve seen eight movies, about which I haven’t posted. So, I’m going to do a series of posts to try to catch up. This is the first.
Serpico (1973)
Based on the real-life story of NYC undercover cop Frank Serpico (an honest man who was grievously wounded for refusing to take part in the corruption forced upon him by his peers). Serpico is at once an indictment of corrupted authority and a shining testament to one man's effort to reform the NYC Police Department.
A Pacino movie that is nearly 40 years old. In addition to taking in the acting, the plot, and so on, I was enthralled with the actual 70s cars, clothes, and norms – New York City in the 70s! There are so many movies that try to re-create the 70s in film that it was interesting to actually see it as it really was.
I had no real expectations going in and watched it on a whim, but found it surprisingly compelling. I say “surprising” because I don’t find modern cop films to be my cup of tea usually and expected something similar from this. Serpico beats the pants off of most modern cop films.
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