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The Dukes (2007)

Director: Robert Davi

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From Time Out New York

Unforced camaraderie and some effective slapstick save this low-aspiration vehicle from its budgetary shortcomings. McCain shill Robert Davi (who also directs), Chazz Palminteri (funny as an oversexed chubby-chaser), Elya Baskin and Frank D’Amico play a washed-up L.A. doo-wop group struggling to stage a comeback while coming to terms with looming mortality. As movie characters tend to do under such circumstances, the foursome resorts to crime. There’s literally nothing new here, but if Clint Eastwood and Tommy Lee Jones can coast on codgery charm, why not these harder-working character actors?

Author: Mark Holcomb 2008-11-11 19:24:37

Time Out New York Issue 685: November 13 - 19, 2008

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    Posted on Nov 16 2008 20:33 My critique of Mak Holcomb's Critique:
    So... I guess you don't have much to say. Did you like the film? Did you hate it? Nothing. Did you actually see the film?
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Director: Robert Davi

Cast: Chazz Palminteri, Elya Baskin, Frank D’Amico

Rated: PG-13

Duration: 95 mins

US Release: Nov 14 2008


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