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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 9780790732879
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 6304696574
Label: Warner Bros. Pictures
Manufacturer: Warner Bros. Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Bros. Pictures
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 29, 1997
Running Time: 115 minutes
Sales Rank: 10965
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: December 02, 1988
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Product Description:
The mix is dangerous the romance is sizzling the action is explosive with three of the most exciting performers on screen at any one time. A cool cunning drama of friendship and betrayal a seductive blend of action and romance. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 02/08/2005 Starring: Mel Gibson Kurt Russell Run time: 116 minutes Rating: R Director: Robert Towne
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Robert Towne is one of Hollywood's most celebrated screenwriters, but because his directorial efforts have been few and far between, anticipation was high when this star-powered crime story was released in 1988. Critical reaction was decidedly mixed, but there's plenty to admire in this silky, visually seductive film about a drug dealer (Mel Gibson) whose best friend from high-school (Kurt Russell) is now working for the Los Angeles sheriff's drug detail. Their personal and professional conflicts are intensified by their love for the same woman, a waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) at the Italian restaurant they both frequent. There's a big deal going down with a drug lord (the late Raul Julia), but as it twists and turns, Towne's story is really more about personal loyalties and individual honor. And even if it doesn't quite hold together, the movie's got a fantastic look to it (courtesy of the great cinematographer Conrad Hall), and the three stars bring depth and dimension to their well-written roles. --Jeff Shannon
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Average Rating: 
Rating:  - For the ultimate Mel Gibson fan
If you're a Mel Gibson fan, don't miss this movie. It's his sexiest movie ever and, for the male population, Michele Pfeiffer is in it too and how! It's not just steamy, it's really hot!
Rating:  - Noir Attempt without much Noir
"Tequila Sunrise" is worth seeing for three reasons: Kurt Russell's perfectly drawn noir cop, the sheer physical gorgeousness of Russell, Gibson, and Pfeiffer, and Raul Julia's stylish turn. It's incredible that the same person who wrote "Chinatown" (Robert Towne) brewed this cup of weak tea, whose only accomplishment here is to plate up a serious batch of eye-candy for a couple of hours (not that there's anything wrong with that).
TS's script fails because of its core dilemma: it presents shady, not to say outright evil characters, like a former high-level cocaine dealer, that it also wants you to LIKE. This problem starts with Gibson's role, Dale (Mac) McKussic. Mac, as written and as played by the too-endearing Gibson, is absurd. We are asked to believe that the cuddly, studly, loving Dad is actually the victim here, with a nasty ex-wife, traitorous friends, and an ambitious pal on the police force who wants to move up by collaring Mac's former connection, the legendary cartel leader "Carlos", and who may (or may not) be willing to use Mac to do it.
Gibson's Mac asks you to shelve everything you ever knew about the revoltingly evil nature of cocaine peddling, years of which have apparently left not the slightest stain on Mac's lovability (not to mention his conscience). Never mind all those schoolchildren that the stuff Mac brought in will reach, or the murderers and sociopaths he helped make rich . . .you just stay focused on those baby-blues of his.
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Rating: - Tequila Sunrise
Mel Gibson and Kurt Russell are very good in this movie, and are very believable as lifelong friends at a crossroad. Mel is a retired drug dealer while Kurt is a cop. Not a likely duo to maintain a friendship. Michelle Pheiffer portrays the love interest of Mel, and do those two have chemistry! This is a perfect match, and they are combustible together. While this is an older film, it still has the ingredients that all great films do.
Rating: - A great film with a turbulent beginning...
A great film with a turbulent beginning--starting with its production from Warner Bros and Harrison Ford pulling out due to conflicts over the screenplay and role respectively; to a carousels of who's who auditioning or being considered for the parts of Nick Frescia (Alec Baldwin and Miami Heat Head Coach (then with the Los Angeles Lakers) Pat Riley were considered for the role of Nick before settling with Kurt Russell) and Dale "Mac" McKussic (Harrison Ford was slated to play this role before he pulled out. Mel Gibson was signed on as his replacement); to admission sales possibly being bloated due to the initial teaser trailer of Tim Burton's Batman (1989) which was shown prior to the film (giddy fans were reported to have paid admission just to see the aforementioned trailer).
Now to the movie. Tequila Sunrise.
Other than knowing it was a film that "may have" won awards (and it did when it captured the Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases and Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures awards), I knew very little else of its history and sadly, even was staring in the film.
As the credits rolled, I even missed the title of film and Gibson's name. But then names of Pfeiffer, Russell, and the late Raul Julia popped up. Now this was certainly something interesting to watch. The lead character, Dale "Mac" McKussic (Gibson), is an ex-drug dealer who is trying to go straight. His "friend," Detective Lieutenant Nicholas "Nick" Frescia ... Read More
Rating: - Classic film
I agree with other reviewers that this film was an homage to the "noir" films of the 40s and 50s. Although "noir" means "dark" or "black", this film is actually quite colorful and visually stunning and the cinematography is some of the best I've seen. Pay special attention to the scene where Kurt Russell and Mel Gibson are having a conversation while sitting on a swingset and all you can see are their silhouettes framed by a gorgeous setting sun and I think you will agree with me.
As for the story, I thought it was well-writen and very intriguing. I don't understand why some reviewers thought that the plot was hard to follow. I saw this film in the theaters back when I was 18 and I understood the plot, with all of its twists, perfectly well.
All of the actors in this film are perfectly cast and give excellent performances. Besides Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfieffer, and Kurt Russell, look for incredible performances by Arlis Howard, J.T. Walsh, and Raul Julia.
A very well-rounded and enjoyable "noir" film.
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