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Overall Grade: B
Story: B
Acting: A-
Direction: B-
Visuals: B+
Worth Seeing
by laxgirl0303 (movies profile) (Jan 8, 2006)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
A good movie, "City by the Sea" has a compelling plot with interesting characters. James Franco does by far the best acting in the movie. He captivates the audience by... Full Review

Overall Grade: A-
Story: A-
Acting: A
Direction: A-
Visuals: A-
This is one worth taking a look at
by phantopp (movies profile) (Mar 29, 2006)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
New York City homicide detective "Vincent LaMarca" (Robert De Niro) investigates the murder of a drug pusher -- and the prime suspect is his own drug addicted, estranged... Full Review

Overall Grade: B
Story: N/A
Acting: N/A
Direction: N/A
Visuals: N/A
Bravo! Well done
by niche_city (movies profile) (Jan 5, 2006)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the first time I've seen Franco, and I'm glad to see someone with movie star looks as well as quality acting talent get in the biz! (So tired of seeing ambitious... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: A-
Acting: A
Direction: B+
Visuals: A
wow
by orlando_rocks27 (movies profile) (Jan 1, 2007)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this movie was one of the best i have seen in a while. i love how in the beginning it shows how Long Beach used to be and how much something can change in a relatively sm... Full Review

Overall Grade: C
Story: A
Acting: B+
Direction: C+
Visuals: B-
Not your daily movie but Ok
by pyrblaze (movies profile) (Nov 26, 2004)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this movie was an ok one. Had a good script and overall it was just a really entertaining movie. this movie isnt a classic though.  

Overall Grade: B
Story: B-
Acting: B
Direction: B
Visuals: B
Based on a true story
by higradecom (movies profile) (Sep 12, 2004)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
it's a drama based on a true story.I think it never reaches its goals.The on going story is good but it lacks the point of this drama.The ending could be better.Robert De... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: A+
Acting: A
Direction: A-
Visuals: N/A
HOW COULD YOU NOT LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!
by punkmoviecritic (movies profile) (Jul 9, 2005)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Oh my god. I was a little reluctant to watch it at first but I quickly changed my mind. A compelling story that you will enjoy. The acting was exceptional. Alot more inte... Full Review

Overall Grade: B
Story: B
Acting: B
Direction: B
Visuals: B
Good movie - worthy rental
by haz21972 (movies profile) (Jan 1, 2007)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I enjoyed it. It's not heart pounding excitement, but it doesn't try to be. It's more about relationships and peoples perception of them. It has some very honest lines... Full Review

Overall Grade: B+
Story: B
Acting: A
Direction: B
Visuals: B
City of Understanding
by wildjoker_7 (movies profile) (Nov 26, 2003)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A messed up son does something messed up geting a messed up dad into the messed up situation. It is a little slow at times. But it does have a good messege that does... Full Review

Overall Grade: C+
Story: N/A
Acting: N/A
Direction: N/A
Visuals: N/A
not great
by wannabetaxidriver (movies profile) (Jul 16, 2005)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Okay story, Okay acting. Hard to hate, be just as hard to like. Surprisingly the best acting comes from Franco.  
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