Bobby G. Can't Swim (2002): John-Luke Montias, Susan Mitchell, Paul Maged, John-Luke Montias

Bobby G. Can't Swim (2002)

BOBBY G. CAN'T SWIM
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CAST & CREW
John-Luke Montias, Susan Mitchell, Paul Maged
Directed by John-Luke Montias
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SYNOPSIS
Bobby G. lives life on the edge in this real, raw New York street drama.

Bobby is a small-time coke dealer, always on the hustle but rarely successful. more...

MPAA RATING
R, for language and drug content, some sexuality and violence

RELEASE DATES
Theatrical: Jun 21, 2002

GENRE
Dramas, New York City, Drug Dealers, Prostitutes/Whores

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• The Official Bobby G. Can't Swim Site

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Source / Author / Date

RATING: FRESH READING: 71%

(FRESH = 60% or Greater)

Reviews counted: 7
Fresh: 5 Rotten: 2

( Showing 1-7 of 7 Tomatometer Reviews, sorted z-a )

"It's an awfully derivative story."
-- Maitland McDonagh, TV GUIDE'S MOVIE GUIDE

"The kind of movie that comes along only occasionally, one so unconventional, gutsy and perfectly executed it takes your breath away."
-- Todd Deery, ORLANDO WEEKLY

"A boisterous, exhilarating ride worth paying for."
-- James Brundage, FILMCRITIC.COM

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"Montias ... pumps a lot of energy into his nicely nuanced narrative and surrounds himself with a cast of quirky -- but not stereotyped -- street characters."
-- Megan Turner, NEW YORK POST

"An impressive if flawed effort that indicates real talent."
-- Frank Scheck, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

"Unfortunately, as a writer, Mr. Montias isn't nearly as good to his crew as he is as a director or actor."
-- Elvis Mitchell, NEW YORK TIMES

"The minor figures surrounding [Bobby] ... form a gritty urban mosaic."
-- Leslie Camhi, VILLAGE VOICE

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