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Golden Gate (1993)
Rate:
2
Viewed:
3/12
3/12:
As much as I like Matt Dillon, he is wrong for Golden Gate.
As a matter of fact, the whole thing doesn't work for me. In some ways, it's a rip-off of
Year of the Dragon. Part of
the problem is how poorly written the dialogue is. It's painful to listen to. Every time the characters mention the word
"Chinatown," they make it appear as if the place is special. Honestly, it's just four to eight blocks of bad Chinese
restaurants and heavy red decoration.
Joan Chen cannot act although she has some chemistry with Matt Dillon. But let's be real: she's too old for the part.
Bruno Kirby can never act natural and has a hard time blending in. In short, he's not a good actor.
All in all, Golden Gate is a certified turkey bomb.