Hey Joe… Thanks for this analysis and review… I loved this movie! The depiction of these guys in these circumstances is way closer to the mark than Hollywood’s usual stereotype derived from consultants or somebody that knows somebody that knows somebody… I grew up in the San Gabriel Valley, in South El Monte, and ran around East LA (specifically Maravilla and City Terrace) playing sports, and being in a band allowed me to interact, at least on the periphery, with a lot of some really dangerous dudes… And when I watched Colors,, I caught myself saying I grew up with that guy, oh shit I know that guy… So, although some of the plot was contrived, it hit home for me and I enjoyed the movie very much. As always great job Joe! Peace! CPZ.
I think Colors is one of those movies that while good, doesn't quite hit the way it did in 1988. It's practically been lost to history but while he was married to Madonna, Sean Penn was constantly in the news or in court for attacking some paparazzi. He had a rep as a hothead and there are moments in this movie where it seems like Robert Duvall is schooling Penn on how to approach to work as opposed to his character.
Hey Joe… Thanks for this analysis and review… I loved this movie! The depiction of these guys in these circumstances is way closer to the mark than Hollywood’s usual stereotype derived from consultants or somebody that knows somebody that knows somebody… I grew up in the San Gabriel Valley, in South El Monte, and ran around East LA (specifically Maravilla and City Terrace) playing sports, and being in a band allowed me to interact, at least on the periphery, with a lot of some really dangerous dudes… And when I watched Colors,, I caught myself saying I grew up with that guy, oh shit I know that guy… So, although some of the plot was contrived, it hit home for me and I enjoyed the movie very much. As always great job Joe! Peace! CPZ.
I think Colors is one of those movies that while good, doesn't quite hit the way it did in 1988. It's practically been lost to history but while he was married to Madonna, Sean Penn was constantly in the news or in court for attacking some paparazzi. He had a rep as a hothead and there are moments in this movie where it seems like Robert Duvall is schooling Penn on how to approach to work as opposed to his character.