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Stone Cold (DVD, 2005)
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I've been a major fan of Robert Parker for years. I have most of his books (all but the latest which I have not found in the regular paperback format yet). So when a series of movies based on some of his books (and characters) came out, I was quite excited. The first 2 I got actually were the 2nd and 3rd produced, and the 1st and 3rd chronologically. They were as good as I hoped, but the later one was a bit confusing. And, being so familiar with the books, I spent some of my attention noting differences. Finding the 4th and 5th in the series, led me to search out this one, which was actually the first one made. After watching it, the confusion from number 3 was cleared up. Parker writes (well, wrote) a particular type of character. Very strong, straightforward, focused, with a wry sense of humor. This particular hero, Jesse Stone, is also flawed. 'Wine' and 'Women' (but no song). Tom Sellick plays him superbly. The supporting cast is excellent, as well. And the production values. And the writing. All astonishingly good for a made for TV movie. In this movie, there are a number of serial killings, and Jesse, the ex-homicide detective fired for drinking on the job trys to solve them, while dealing with other crimes in the small town he landed in as Chief of Police (see 'Night Passage' for why he was hired for the job). Whether this movie would make as much sense if seen without seeing 'Night Passage', I can't say, since I did see the other first). It is very good to see this one before the 3rd in the series, 'Death in Paradise'. In this movie, the first victim left a dog behind, which spends much of the rest of the movie following Jesse around, and staring at him soulfully at various moments in the film. This seems to be a common theme in all the movies (a dog, and its behavior). In short, this may not be a 'great' movie, but it is a darned good 'TV' movie. If you like Robert Parker's books you will probably like this movie. For that matter, if you like Humphrey Bogart-like characters, you will probably like this movie. This one and the other 2 of the first 3 in the series are all good. The 4th is a little weaker; still based on a Parker book, but with shifts in cast which are a little unsettling. Number 5 is 'based on the characters', not on any Parker book, and you can tell. It also ends on a 'cliff-hanger' which is annoying enough in a TV series, and downright obnoxious in a movie.Read full review
What you think starts off, as a typical Tom Selleck movie...well sit back, make sure you have everything first. Have the remote handy as well. If you miss any portion of this film...dont rewind, becuase you will miss alot of the concept of the film. It is a slow sinking in film any crime noir will enjoy. Right off the bat you are involved with the crime. A professional baseball player turned cop, a former drunken la detective turned small town cop, a big city lawyer turned small town public defender, a big city girl turned da and lover to the chief of police who is 20 years older than her. serial killers loose in the country spy and prey on the town. Rich kids who get away with murder. All this moves into one large expanding plot. Which idea is going to run away and get lost? Which star is going to out perform the other? Tom Selleck and Mimi Rogers are the 2 main characters. And yet allt he background characters seems to be stepping on all the toesw here as they merge into the main screen and step on everyones toes. Great directing, great lighting...the greys and blacks need to go...but still a new classic film under the belt for Tom Selleck.Read full review
This was the only episode of the series that I was missing. Now my collection is complete.
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I enjoyed this movie very much. in fact I have enjoyed all the jesse stone movies I have seen so far. sthestory line is great and the characters are strong and believable. it is truly entertaining. tom selleck is a great actor.
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Simply put, this was one of the most refreshing and enjoyable TV movie. Selleck is simply great. The main plot is interesting and the smaller side plots really help the movie and help flesh out the personality of Sellecks character (Jesse Stone). The personal demons of Jesse Stone are nicely weaved into the plot and do not in any way diminish the movie, they actually help it. It is very entertaining and did not have alot of the typical hollywood political correctness garbage. Just a straight-forward, smart and entertaining movie. A great little gem from beginning to end!!! Recommended for fans of thriilers and Tom Selleck!!!
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