Oscar (1991) movie poster

Oscar (1991)

"In crime and comedy, timing is everything."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 30% (RT: 12%, MC: 47) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 49m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (560 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
12%
Metacritic
47
Cast
Sylvester Stallone as Angelo "Snaps" Provolone
Marisa Tomei as Lisa Provolone
Vincent Spano as Anthony Rossano
Ornella Muti as Sofia Provolone
Tim Curry as Dr. Thornton Poole
Martin Ferrero as Luigi Finucci
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 560 votes. Critics scored it lower at 30%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite having no experience in making money in a legal fashion, Snaps sets about to keep his promise. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1991 among dedicated fans.
  • Sylvester Stallone spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Oscar is a 1991 comedy film directed by John Landis. Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite having no experience in making money in a legal fashion, Snaps sets about to keep his promise.

The film has been rated by 560 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Oscar delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Oscar (1991) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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