Hudson Hawk [DVD]

Interesting that the Box office Summaries do NOT include how much was taken world wide.I enjoyed this film when I first saw it, and enjoy it in the DVD format. The audio is very good, the Video quality is superb. The Amazon is, once again, far of the mark, and shows just how much the editors are out of touch with the fans of these films.Watch the film, give it a chance, and if you have even a cursory knowledge of what works in europe, then you are likely to enjoy it.Yes the story is convoluted, and yes it is a Bruce Willis Pet Project, but its fun, and most people who like it REALLY like it. And the directors commentary is very revealing. From the deliberate continuity gaffs, to the Three Stooges style elements that are included, you can have a fun time, and don't believe everything that the Director says; for example, he says that the use of the Tape rewound was copied from them in a later film, however, POLTERGEIST 3 uses exactly the same trick, and that was done before this was made. Some other points show a little bit of additional ignorance by the director, but on the exposition of the events surrounding the film, its all fun and games, and shows a lot of fun by all, and this fun is indeed very contagious.[Minor Point: IF you like the advertised cover shown above, do not expect to get it , since that snap is from the inside card on the US release, and it was earlier VHS releases that had the above cover, the DVD as at this date, has another shot. less appealing in my opinion, but still good .]ENJOY

Got this for someone that wanted it, he was thrilled!Arrived in perfect condition.

I purchased this movie for my husband for his birthday. He loves it! He can't believe I found it on blu-ray. Although I don't think it's your typical Bruce Willis movie, it is very funny and full of action. There is a lot of swearing in it, too much for my taste but it is R rated for a reason. He is just happy he got something for his birthday he actually always wanted. Definatley 4 stars **** :)

Came on time and as described.

Someone once asked me to compile a list of movies that I'd want with me if I ended up stranded on a DVD/Television equipted deserted isle. This was first on the list, strange as it may seem.I've seen many a cult classic; I've only managed not to fall asleep during the midnight showings of Rocky Horror once or twice, and the Kentucky Fried Movie can usually manage a few chuckles out of me. But I sit rivetted to this movie every time I plop it into the DVD player.From the songs to the wacky plotline and over the top acting, this movie is a complete and utter parody of the secret agent/cat burglar movies of the 1980's and 1990's. Grand villians, ever present and mysterious CIA agents, it is a summation of a genre that was far overdone.No, this is not an Academy contestant, but it is a solid film that you can watch over and over again (which is why you buy a DVD) and not cringe if the kids walk in. And when it is over, hopefully you'll be just like me and have a nice smile on your face for the rest of the day.

Hudson Hawk is movie about Eddie Hawkins, famed cat-burglar the 'Hudson Hawk', who after serving 10 years in prison, finds himself blackmailed into stealing the works of Leonardo Da Vinci to recreate his gold transmuting machine. Sounds like a generic action movie, until you find that Eddie and his old and fattening partner Tommy are as unconventional as thieves can be. Singing songs to time their actions, using flair and creativity and mocking the use of gadgets, like a 'watch'. Then we find that the blackmailers include inept mobsters, sardonic and insane CIA agents, and two Billionaires that are such over-the-top lunatics that the action and dialog begin to seem like a comic book.Despite, or because, all this the story holds together and still evokes a laugh. The last action sequence does come off as somewhat silly, and a second of censor editing left in for unknown reasons that chops a wity one-liner in half(half liner?) disrupts the movie slightly. But overall the movie is fun and enjoyable. And the last line of the movie made me go back and watch it again, to see the truth for myself. The REAL plot of the movie: Eddie is trying to get a cup of coffee.

Comical movie with Bruce Willis, as an old retired burgler. Worth watching if you like older movies.

Bruce Willis has a stage presence you can't resist. I totally enjoyed the storyline, all the actors & the laughs. If you are a fan of Bruce Willis you won't be disappointed and watching this movie.