Serpico

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Farah R @Farah 2 days ago Al Pacino delivers a solid performance, as usual for this early period of his career when he was at his best. The movie’s message is hard-hitting and uncompromising, giving it real weight. Yet, the film is overly noisy and longer than necessary, which makes it somewhat exhausting despite its strengths. See more Ben D @Benda1995 Sep 21, 2026 Whilst it wasn't as action packed as I thought it would be, the film's slow but steady build up builds tension and suspension that keeps you gripped as the film progresses. Pacino really makes the film (which is not unusual). His intense and strong on screen presence keeps you hooked. In the end, I was really gunning for Frank. Interesting that this was based on a true story, too. See more Luis D @MasterLobo Sep 18, 2026 The movie is much slower than comparable police-corruption thrillers such as "LA Confidential" and "Training Day." If you love the 70's counter hippie culture you'd easily love this movie, but if you don't you'd find it troublesome. You can still value the protagonist's attitude as a form of resistance against a corrupt environment but it doesn't help that the director forces us to identify honesty with freak culture. See more Faiz S @RT19049740 Jun 13, 2026 Serpico is a raw, realistic crime drama about a cop who refuses corruption and ends up completely isolated inside the system he works for. It’s not built for entertainment in a loud way. There’s very little action. Instead, it focuses on pressure, frustration, and loneliness. Al Pacino’s performance. He feels real, not heroic—just a guy slowly breaking down because he won’t compromise. The 1970s New York setting also feels gritty and believable, almost like a documentary. The pacing is slow and repetitive. It keeps hammering the same conflict—truth vs system—without much variety in structure, so some viewers may lose interest See more Jim S @JimS101 Jun 12, 2026 Fast paced slice of 60’s/70’s. Wonderful. actors. Great performances. A little jerky but that might be because it was a well-known story back then. See more Stefan J. @sjafari Mar 20, 2026 Incredible acting by Pacino, but sometimes felt as though the storyline felt a bit too repetitive for my taste. See more Read all reviews

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