Written by James M. Tate / 12/13/2019 / No comments / comedy , drama , eighties , elya baskin , maria concheta alonso , robin williams
ROBIN WILLIAMS PLAYS RUSSIAN IN 'MOSCOW ON THE HUDSON'
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Clevon Derricks, Robin Williams and Maria Concheta Alonso 1984 |
Then the last hour's all in America... New York City, to be exact, where poverty reigns as well. But unlike Russia, there's a glimmer of hope... especially with gorgeous Maria Concheta Alonso, whom the bearded everyman lands too quickly to be realistic. Black sidekick Clevon Derricks fills in the needed comedy that Williams would usually infuse had he not a semi-serious plot to carry. Alejandro Rey is also good as his Cuban lawyer, whose thirty-second backstory is perhaps the funniest thing going...
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Robin Williams and Elya Baskin see America RATING: ***1/2 |
More proof the beloved funnyman can be a terrific actor when he's got the right script... Even despite the fact MOSCOW meanders during the last act, with more of a whimper than bang, Williams never loses focus. Overall, this is more a movie he's in than a Robin Williams movie. Strange it was never mentioned after the shocking suicide.. only DEAD POETS SOCIETY and GOOD WILL HUNTING were brought up to prove his legitimate acting chops. Meanwhile, both this and THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP have 'em both beat by miles.
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