Reviews (5)

HUMAN INTEREST
Good human interest story - the actors were excellent in their roles. HOWEVER - the ending stumped me. I mean, I like James Caan taking Kirk Calloway off to New Orleans to search for Marsha Mason, although why they'd bother with her I have no idea...but what didn't gell was the fact that you can (poof!) swap identities with a retired sailor and resume civilian life with no repercussions. Maybe in 1973 you could, but certainly not now. Probably not in 1973!

One of Marsha Mason's Best
I remember watching this movie when it first came to the theater and thinking that the actors were exactly as I had envisioned them while I was reading the book. Great movie. Marsha Mason is a delight and deservedly got the Oscar nomination. James Caan is perfect as the put-upon sailor whose records have been misplaced causing him to be land-locked. Mason is wonderful as a hooker who is perpetually down-on-her-luck. This movie should be on DVD. I'll add it to my collection.

IT WAS OKAY.
The beginning was kind of boring, but as it dragged on it got a little interesting. Let's just put it this way, the movie climaxes then tires out. But the fact that it was released in 1973, it had done good addressing the interracial bond between the mother, Marsha Mason and her son, Kirk Calloway. When James Caan, the navy officer stepped in and took on the role of fatherhood, because the mother decided she couldn't take it anymore and bolted out of the relationship; it was a little strange but touching. All in all, it was a good movie.

cinderella liberty
Very good movie, probably James Caan's best role other than Sonny Corleone. Oscar nominated Marsha Mason is perfect! Good songs by Randy Newman. A litle dated in spots, but worht it for Mason alone!

If The Shoe Fits...
Actually, the 'Cinderella' in the title refers to the 24hr. length of a pass. Hardly as gritty as the slice of life 'The Last Detail' this Navy film still turns in great acting performances, especially James Caan, and is quite entertaining. Caan plays a sailor put ashore for treatment of a minor medical problem, a paperwork SNAFU however leaves him stuck there performing boring tasks during the day and working Shore Patrol duty at night with an annoying motor mouth. While in town Caan strikes up a friendship with a bar girl whose shine is a little worn off, but these two loners find they are good for one another. Sadly this is probably one of Caan's least seen roles and in fact his character exhibits almost none of the characteristics you associate with the actor and you almost don't recognize him. A fine job indeed. Edward Hermann makes the most of a tiny role and there is a great running gag about Caan's continuous search for the Drill Instructor on whom he intends to exact revenge. ... Read more

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Monkey Hustle
Excellent movie. The fashion and lingo alone are reasons to watch.

DO THE HUSTLE!
THE MONKEY HUSTLE THAT IS. THESE GUYS WERE SO SLICK. THAT LITTLE KIRK CALLOWAY WAS SO CUTE, WITH HIS HIGH AFRO. HA HA HA!. I DIDN'T QUITE GET WHAT WAS GOING ON, BUT WATCHING THE WAY THE 1970'S LOOKED BACK THEN, CAUSED ME TO REMINISCE. HINT, HINT. I LIKED WHEN THEY WOULD GET A POLICE OFFICER'S ATTENTION TO LOOK AT SOMEONE ELSE, WHILE THE OTHER PERSON STEALS SOMETHING FROM ANOTHER PERSON WHEN THE VICTIMS WEREN'T LOOKING. STEALING TO SELL FOR MONEY, IS WHAT I GOT FROM THIS MOVIE.

A Heckuva Guilty Pleasure
"Gotta monkey hustle goin', gotta hustle!" This is a day of celebration as MONKEY HUSTLE, one of my favorite long-out-of-print blaxploitation films has finally been rereleased! Rudy Ray Moore turns in another flamboyant, hilariously over the top performance and Yaphet Kotto's never again looked like he's having so much fun. This is by no means a great or well-made film, but you can't say it's not entertaining. You go out and buy yourself a copy, and I'm gonna keep on keepin' on...can ya dig it?

Exciting
My mom took me to see this movie when it first came out. I wasthinking about it and wanted to see if I could purchase it. Hopefullythe studio will restock and start selling it again.

a comical look at "scammers" trying to "scam" each other
The Monkey Hustle is a more dark look at the inner -city workings of the 1970's black community. Although "Hollywood Shuffle" is a straight parody, the Monkey Hustle combines realism with obsurdity to create a comical look at "the business scam". With lines like, "Boy I'm gonna show you how to handcuff lightnin', chain thundah, walk through the graveyard and set the dead at a wondah.", you'll see poetry in motion. If you like the 70's and you enjoy "jive", the Monkey Hustle gets five stars. You may change your wardrobe after watching...put some gold in ya!! ... Read more

Reviews (6)

Monkey Hustle
Excellent movie. The fashion and lingo alone are reasons to watch.

DO THE HUSTLE!
THE MONKEY HUSTLE THAT IS. THESE GUYS WERE SO SLICK. THAT LITTLE KIRK CALLOWAY WAS SO CUTE, WITH HIS HIGH AFRO. HA HA HA!. I DIDN'T QUITE GET WHAT WAS GOING ON, BUT WATCHING THE WAY THE 1970'S LOOKED BACK THEN, CAUSED ME TO REMINISCE. HINT, HINT. I LIKED WHEN THEY WOULD GET A POLICE OFFICER'S ATTENTION TO LOOK AT SOMEONE ELSE, WHILE THE OTHER PERSON STEALS SOMETHING FROM ANOTHER PERSON WHEN THE VICTIMS WEREN'T LOOKING. STEALING TO SELL FOR MONEY, IS WHAT I GOT FROM THIS MOVIE.

A Heckuva Guilty Pleasure
"Gotta monkey hustle goin', gotta hustle!" This is a day of celebration as MONKEY HUSTLE, one of my favorite long-out-of-print blaxploitation films has finally been rereleased! Rudy Ray Moore turns in another flamboyant, hilariously over the top performance and Yaphet Kotto's never again looked like he's having so much fun. This is by no means a great or well-made film, but you can't say it's not entertaining. You go out and buy yourself a copy, and I'm gonna keep on keepin' on...can ya dig it?

Exciting
My mom took me to see this movie when it first came out. I wasthinking about it and wanted to see if I could purchase it. Hopefullythe studio will restock and start selling it again.

a comical look at "scammers" trying to "scam" each other
The Monkey Hustle is a more dark look at the inner -city workings of the 1970's black community. Although "Hollywood Shuffle" is a straight parody, the Monkey Hustle combines realism with obsurdity to create a comical look at "the business scam". With lines like, "Boy I'm gonna show you how to handcuff lightnin', chain thundah, walk through the graveyard and set the dead at a wondah.", you'll see poetry in motion. If you like the 70's and you enjoy "jive", the Monkey Hustle gets five stars. You may change your wardrobe after watching...put some gold in ya!! ... Read more