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Oscar
1991 109 min United States of America PG 12+
★5.8
Comedy
Director: John Landis
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Description
Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite having no experience in making money in a legal fashion, Snaps sets about to keep his promise.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$23.56M
Worldwide:
$23.56M
Starring
Sylvester Stallone
Actor
Ornella Muti
Actor
Peter Riegert
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1992
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 1992
— Worst Supporting Actress
Razzie Awards 1992
— Worst Director
Key opinion
John Landis's Oscar is a fast-paced, theatrical farce that effectively subverts Sylvester Stallone's action-hero persona. While it remains a polarizing project that faced harsh critical reception upon release, many viewers find it to be a charming, witty, and underrated classic.
| Acting | Stallone’s departure from action roles to a comedic lead is widely regarded as a successful display of his unexpected dramatic and physical range. | |
| Screenplay | The film utilizes a rapid-fire, theatrical style of repartee and situational irony that pays homage to 1930s-style screwball comedies. | |
| Acting | The supporting ensemble, particularly Tim Curry, Chazz Palminteri, and Vincent Spano, provides strong chemistry that elevates the absurd premise. | |
| Production | The film’s atmosphere, characterized by elegant 1930s production design, effectively distinguishes the American remake from the French original. | |
| Acting | Stallone's performance is highly divisive; fans praise his nuanced mimicry, while critics argue his physical gesticulation and style are ill-suited for the genre. | |
| Adaptation | Opinions on the film's status as a remake are split: some viewers view it as an inventive improvement on the source material, while others find it inferior to the Louis de Funès original. |