EGDE OF YOUR SEAT THRILLER
Added 8/20/2009
An edge of your seat thriller. In the middle the film tends to slow down a bit. A brilliant cast and actually one of Shceider's best as he is most suited to play a jerk than a hero on screen. Ann-Margret is always easy on the eyes and the music score is interesting.
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52 Pick Up is a great sleazy thriller
Added 3/5/2009
This is one of my favorite movies with Roy Schieder besides Jaws. It is a classic sleazy thriller with great villians, especially John Glover. The scene with the murder of the girl is hardcore and shocking. When I first saw this scene, I could not believe how real it was. It is something you never forget. I love how Roy turns the tables on the villians and turns them against each other. This movie is definitely worth checking out if you have never seen it. I highly reccomend it. It has one of the best endings ever.
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Kind of a dumb movie. Okay, but dumb
Added 10/6/2008
Clarence Williams played a reprehensible scumbag on this one. I guess when you're not offered much in quality movies, you get what you can. John Glover's "Sport" was really annoying. But then again, it must've worked well, because I really hated him throughout the entire movie.
The reviewers who think this was Roy Scheider's best performance, are nuts. What about "French Connection?" or "The Seven-Ups?" or even "Sorcerer?" This was not one of his best. This film was not "Ahead of its time" - it was a 1980's film; and looked it. Ann Margret relegated a part that could been played by any amateur, was also in need of a job and money to play in this stinker. But again, if you don't have studios calling for you as much as they were when you were young; this is what happens. (yeah, yeah - Grumpy Old Men 1983. Grumpier Old Men 1995)
No thrills. No spills. "SPORT!"
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"You're After Something Aren't You?" ~ The Consequences Of One Little Mistake
Added 7/5/2008
If you like brutal, urban drama dealing with such dubious subject matters as; infidelity, pornography, blackmail and murder you should love '52 Pick-Up' starring Roy Schneider, Ann-Margaret, Kelly Preston, Vanity and a few other familiar faces. Released in '86 this hard hitting, uncompromising depiction of the underbelly of society is definitely not wholesome family entertainment. Of course it wasn't designed for that target audience.
'52 Pick-Up contains a well thought out storyline, numerous excellent performances and a good mix between action and dialogue. If you're looking for something, intense, edgy and dark this is the film for you.
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Crime comes to L.A.
Added 7/23/2007
Exciting movie that keeps you guessing until the end. Characters are well developed. Plot is interesting and clear.
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EGDE OF YOUR SEAT THRILLER
Added 8/20/2009
An edge of your seat thriller. In the middle the film tends to slow down a bit. A brilliant cast and actually one of Shceider's best as he is most suited to play a jerk than a hero on screen. Ann-Margret is always easy on the eyes and the music score is interesting.
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52 Pick Up is a great sleazy thriller
Added 3/5/2009
This is one of my favorite movies with Roy Schieder besides Jaws. It is a classic sleazy thriller with great villians, especially John Glover. The scene with the murder of the girl is hardcore and shocking. When I first saw this scene, I could not believe how real it was. It is something you never forget. I love how Roy turns the tables on the villians and turns them against each other. This movie is definitely worth checking out if you have never seen it. I highly reccomend it. It has one of the best endings ever.
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Kind of a dumb movie. Okay, but dumb
Added 10/6/2008
Clarence Williams played a reprehensible scumbag on this one. I guess when you're not offered much in quality movies, you get what you can. John Glover's "Sport" was really annoying. But then again, it must've worked well, because I really hated him throughout the entire movie.
The reviewers who think this was Roy Scheider's best performance, are nuts. What about "French Connection?" or "The Seven-Ups?" or even "Sorcerer?" This was not one of his best. This film was not "Ahead of its time" - it was a 1980's film; and looked it. Ann Margret relegated a part that could been played by any amateur, was also in need of a job and money to play in this stinker. But again, if you don't have studios calling for you as much as they were when you were young; this is what happens. (yeah, yeah - Grumpy Old Men 1983. Grumpier Old Men 1995)
No thrills. No spills. "SPORT!"
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