Hoodlum is a film with a sparkling cast. The actors did live up to my expectations, considering what they were given to work with, which was not much. The story in Hoodlum is wrought with cliche, and yet takes itself far too seriously. The directing seems to be a mish mash of styles that don't mesh. Take the closing shot, which attempts to be symbolic, but ends up looking like an afterthought.
Both Fishburne and Roth were excellent, as was the entire cast. Unfortunately, the whole film left me with the impression of a high school production.
Both Fishburne and Roth were excellent, as was the entire cast. Unfortunately, the whole film left me with the impression of a high school production.