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3/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 11/08/2018
SERPICO demonstrates how doing the right thing doesn't always win you friends, medals, or even keep you safe. Sometimes, doing the greater good makes you a target. Al Pacino's portrayal of an honest cop tormented by paranoia and sickened by corruption is riveting and often unsettling. New York City appears grimy and crime riddled while the police are dirty and sometimes even worse than the crooks they arrest. It takes not just bravery but guts for men like Frank Serpico to buck the status quo and do the right thing. There are repetitive plot beats and characters come and go. But Al Pacino's performance is one of his best.
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3/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 12/31/2013
Classic Al Pacino and classic 70s crime drama (based on a true story). While it may not have reached the heights of Sidney Lumet's 12 Angry Men or Network, it is right up there with Dog Day Afternoon in turning a true story into a compelling film. An honest cop fights a corrupt system - and that system, grit and dirt and all, is presented in an excellent manner. Fans of the genre should not miss out.
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4/4
tecnoandre - wrote on 12/19/2011
Directed by Sidney Lumet. It is based on the true story of New York City policeman Frank Serpico, who went undercover to expose the corruption of his fellow officers, after being pushed to the brink at first by their distrust and later by the threats and intimidation they leveled against him. It stars Al Pacino, John Randolph and Tony Roberts.Great film, amazing performance by Al PAcino.
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4/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 11/17/2011
Pacino's committed and fervent performance elevates this film above the average crime film. The depths of police corruption are explored within a a particularly seedy setting. It's a shame that a lot of Pacino's later performances are parodies of this great one.
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3/4
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 08/29/2011
Al Pacino does a splendid job in portraying Frank Serpico. A lot of running, amazing drama and sincerity in Al Pacino's virtuoso abilities. The score and screenplay was decent, supporting cast did an okay job to make the flick believable. If only had a more memorable antagonist, better female leads and minus some long portions then this would have been one of the best cop films. The theme was very evident and if only this movie would have been more recognized, Pacino would definitely win an Oscar for his sensational acting.
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3/4
sapien - wrote on 11/17/2009
The best part of the entire movie is in the very beginning when he puts his police hat on backwards. From that moment on, I knew that I was going to like this movie.
