Synopsis
A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.
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Cast
- Christopher WalkenFrank White
- David CarusoDennis Gilley
- Laurence FishburneJimmy Jump
- Victor ArgoRoy Bishop
- Wesley SnipesThomas Flanigan
- Janet JulianJennifer
- Joey ChinLarry Wong
- Giancarlo EspositoLance
- Paul CalderonJoey Dalesio
- Steve BuscemiTest Tube
Recommandations
- 90
Rolling Stone
Ferrara’s blend of toughness and lyricism turns this visionary crime film into something stylish, seductive and haunting. - 90
The New York Times
Mr. Walken, as Frank, does a memorable job of taking a fanciful projection of corruption, greed and complacency, giving it intelligence, and making it flesh and blood. - 80
Variety
Complementing Walken’s bravura turn are equally flamboyant performances by David Caruso as the young Irish cop out to destroy Walken, and Larry Fishburne as Walken’s slightly crazy aide-de-camp. - 80
CineVue
Whilst King of New York isn’t, as many have claimed, Ferrara’s masterpiece, and while it may seem muddled and even unspectacular when viewed as part of the genre, it leaves a vinegary taste in one’s mouth that is both brilliant and unpleasant. - 80
Chicago Reader
The imposing performances in this chess game between pointedly black and white criminals (Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne) and police detectives (Victor Argo, Wesley Snipes, David Caruso) are as impressive as ever. - 75
The A.V. Club
Argo's earthy features and self-effacing style make him a memorable foil to the flashier Walken. Without him, King Of New York might be written off as exploitative gangsta fare, all sleaze and decadence for its own sake. With him, it has the ballast of common decency. - 75
Entertainment Weekly
Ferrara’s movies have the iridescence of Miami Vice (Ferrara directed some episodes), the rude energy of the B’s, and a sophisticated style that glides above their subjects. King of New York careens along loonily: A gaunt Christopher Walken, his eyes beginning to bulge like Peter Lorre’s, plays an eccentric Robin Hood gangster who coolly murders his rivals but offers millions to a hospital in the South Bronx. - 50
Chicago Sun-Times
What Ferrara needs for his next film is a sound screenplay...He has gone about as far as a director can go on pure style.
