State of Grace1990
State of Grace (1990)
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Critic Consensus: State of Grace brings an impressive ensemble cast to bear on its epic gangster saga, elevating a largely familiar story with outstanding performances.
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Cast
as Terry Noonan
as Frankie Flannery
as Jackie Flannery
as Kathleen Flannery
as Nick
as Stevie
as Nicholson
as Borelli
as Finn
as Irene
as Cavello
as Alvarez
as Police Detective
as Stevie's Date
as Maureen
as Raferty's Son
as Matty's Bartender
as Pool Hall Manager
as Waitress
as Police Detective
as Hotel Doorman
as Frankie's Man
as Frankie's Man
as Frankie's Man
as Frankie's Man
as Borelli's Man
as Frankie's Man
as Frankie's Man
as Borelli's Man
as Raferty
as Borelli's Man
as Borelli's Man
as Borelli's Man
as Bar Customer
as Bar Customer
as Bartender
as Bartender
as Frankie's Child
as Bartender
as Frankie's Child
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Critic Reviews for State of Grace
All Critics (25) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (21) | Rotten (4)
Every indulgence, including a two hour and 14 minute running time, is on display.
A handsomely produced, mostly riveting, but ultimately overlong and overindulgent gangster picture.
A hugely impressive piece of work for a young director previously known for his documentary U2 Rattle and Hum.
Mr. Oldman gives an electrifying performance that both establishes a tragic, terrifying character and explains why that character's world is such a perilous place.
Penn's affecting performance, a strong and silent struggle with his warring emotions, is hard pressed to offset Oldman's shrill shenanigans.
What's best about "State of Grace" is what's unique to it - the twisted vision of the Oldman character, who lives in a world of evil and betrayal and has somehow thought himself around to the notion that he is doing the right thing.
Audience Reviews for State of Grace
Stellar cast. I was captivated the whole film by the actors. Although I have liked other 'rat in the mob' movies better, like Donnie Brasco and Departed, but with Oldman, Reilly, and Harris I can't complain. I gotta say, the one thing keeping me from a higher rating is that I didn't care too much for the ending. As epic as the slow motion shootout was, it couldn't have felt more anti-climatic. Although, it was some nice squiby action.
Super Reviewer
Irish Mob movies are not so common, but always seem to be great when they're made. This is one of the best, certainly topping The Depearted in my opinion. It deals with a similar scenario, but it's a lot more human and better looking. The cast is flawless, Sean Penn and Gary Oldman are just a few of the people who give some of their best performances. The story, for its time, was extremely original and done in such an effective way. It's a shame that no one holds this in the same regard as Goodfellas because it's honestly just as good. You care about these characters and believe they could exist in the real world. The Hell's Kitchen atmosphere is really effective, you can practically see the scummy darkness around you. Phil Joanou might not have many hits, but this is good enough to earn him some respect in my book.
Super Reviewer
Magnificent look at the Irish mob in New York known as the Westies. Gary Oldman's character work as the ruthless Jackie Flannery is brilliant. He makes Jackie vulnerable and likable, showing he is one of the most unsung actors of our time. Sean Penn and Ed Harris turn in outstanding performances as well in this riveting film set primarily in New York City's "Hell's Kitchen". Even though Oldman's performance alone makes this film a "must see", the film is pretty much a perfect piece of cinema in every way. Very likely the best film of the last twenty years.
Super Reviewer
State of Grace Quotes
| Terry Noonan: | So we're like Robin Hood in this instance? |
| Jackie Flannery: | Yea and I'm Friar Fuck. |