Get Shorty (1995)
Attitude plays a part
Starring: John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, Danny De Vito, Dennis Farina, Delroy Lindo, James Gandolfini, Jon Gries, Renee Props, David Paymer, Martin Ferrerro, Miguel Sandoval, Jacob Vargas, Bobby Slayton, Linda Hart, Harvey Keitel, Bette Midler
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Running Time: 105 minutes
US MPAA rating: RUK BBFC rating: 15
Comedy, Crime, Drama
On DVD With
DVD Extras: This Special Edition version, newly-released in anticipation of the 2005 sequel 'Be Cool', includes a string of featurettes ('Look at Me', 'Page to Screen', 'Wiseguys and Dolls', 'The Graveyard Scene' and 'Be Cool, Be Very Cool Sneak Preview'), a deleted scenes, out-takes with Danny De Vito, a stills gallery, and a theatrical trailer.
Edition Reviewed: (Released 22nd February 2005)
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It's Got: A blink-and-you-miss-it cameo from Harvey Keitel. Don't worry though, Harv-fans - he gets more screen time in the sequel.
It Needs: To tell us which one "Shorty" is. I just can't figure it out. No, seriously.
Alternatives: Be Cool, The Player
Summary: A great crime caper - that's the long and the short of it. Well, the short at least.
Review by Gary Panton
Review Date: 19th February 2005
External Links
Official Web Site
Get Shorty at the IMDB
