Bobby G. Can't Swim

1999
12
1h 29m

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Bobby G. lives life on the edge in this real, raw New York street drama. Bobby is a small-time coke dealer, always on the hustle but rarely successful. He lives in Hell's Kitchen with his Pu... Read allBobby G. lives life on the edge in this real, raw New York street drama. Bobby is a small-time coke dealer, always on the hustle but rarely successful. He lives in Hell's Kitchen with his Puerto Rican girlfriend Lucy, who makes ends meet as a prostitute. A typical day finds Bobby... Read allBobby G. lives life on the edge in this real, raw New York street drama. Bobby is a small-time coke dealer, always on the hustle but rarely successful. He lives in Hell's Kitchen with his Puerto Rican girlfriend Lucy, who makes ends meet as a prostitute. A typical day finds Bobby selling $20 bags to neighborhood locals and passing cars. A yuppie kid looking to score a... Read all

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6.5/10

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Awards
- 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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10allbell

This isn't just another drug dealer film

It's hard to summarize this film because the facts of the plot make it sound like a ton of other gritty heartfelt films about drug dealers in Hell's Kitchen. One difference is that it's a Hell's Kitchen film that gets the details absolutely right. These characters aren't rich college kids made up to look poor, appearing on million-dollar sets made up to look shabby. These are perfectly cast actors appearing in perfectly chosen locations. Another difference is that this is a deeply spiritual film in a quiet, haunting, non-preachy way. This is a film that will stay with you a long time and make you want to drag other people into theaters to see it.

8reptyle

I liked it

Yeah, I liked it. Watched this film with its producer Holland, and enjoyed it greatly. He told me some interesting things about it, like that they couldn't afford a real police-car (low budget) and had to skip a planned scene with this ambulance at the end of the film. But now there's some sort of remaking available with titled Drugdealer, like trying to be more snappy. Basically same cast, haven't seen it yet.

10mcannie1

An excellent NYC street movie, along the lines of Mean Streets.

I loved this movie. It was touching, well shot and well directed.

John Luke Montius is a one-man wonder having written, directed, and starred in this NYC street drama. The hand held cameras gave it a harsh, realistic drive that captured the raw grit of the streets. I foresee "Bobby G" doing very well with the hip, underground crowd.

10bigdmuffla

Interesting look at life on the streets in NY

I recently saw this film at the Minneapolis/St.Paul international film festival and I liked it quite a bit. Basically, Bobby G. is a street level coke dealer who gets in a load of trouble when he tries to sell a kilogram to some stupid suburban kids. It was interestingly shot, it kept my attention the whole way through, and I really enjoyed watching it, so I recommend seeing it if it comes to your town.

10publius-3

Exceeds expectations

This is a real New York movie, for those in the know, you will recognize the seedy side of Hell's Kitchen and your head will nod as you are transported from your seat to the underbelly of the Manhattan drug scene. A fine acting job is turned in by John-Luke Montias and you will find yourself rooting for the "bad" guy, if in fact he is one. Two thumbs up for Bobby G.