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Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins
Synopsis: DRUGSTORE COWBOY was one of a group of films that led to the explosion of American independent cinema. Director Gus Van Sant generally maintains his highly stylized vision, regardless of a film's budget. His later films continue to illustrate the dreamlike moments contained in highly... DRUGSTORE COWBOY was one of a group of films that led to the explosion of American independent cinema. Director Gus Van Sant generally maintains his highly stylized vision, regardless of a film's budget. His later films continue to illustrate the dreamlike moments contained in highly disturbing situations. The film captures a slice of Americana through the back door. Bob (Matt Dillon) is an energetic junkie who leads his wife (Kelly Lynch) and another couple on a reckless spree of drugstore robberies, for drugs. When he has a brush with death, Bob realizes he must leave both his addiction and his wife if he wants to survive. Van Sant's lush photography gives us a glimpse into these lives, lending immortality to people on the fringes of society. DRUGSTORE COWBOY is a classic film that launched the career of one of the most important American directors working today. [More]
Genre: Dramas, Thieves, Drama, Drugs, Substance Abuse, Self-Discovery, Recommended, Lowlife, Independent, Seventies, Theatrical Release, Drug Addiction, Essential Cinema
Starring: Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James Remar, James Le Gros, Heather Graham
Reviews
Lyrically shot, this chronicle of a bunch of bumbling petty-criminals who steal pharmaceuticals is a tad too straightforward by Van Sant's standards, but the dialogue is funnt, the mood nonchalant, and Matt Dillon is terrific in the lead.
One of the best movies ever made about characters who live on the fringes of society. Gus Van Sant establishes himself as a major talent with this one.
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