This is worth watching just to see Keitel in his outrageous mode. His part is small but as usual, one can't take their eyes off of him. Spoiler? At the end of the movie, he offers real hope for the future of one gang banger, whether the banger wishes it or not--always an interesting characterization from this man. I'll watch anything with Keitel in it so perhaps I'm not objective enough for this movie. I thought Turner was convincing as the grieving, self-tortured, mother. With Moriarty in it as well it was the battle of the sultry voices and both cast a bit off type which added interest to the plot. I'm glad they made the movie. And it has Central Park--so who wouldn't enjoy it for the scenery alone? The fairy tale of a boy on his own in the park, escaping from a less than caring foster care giver will not be believable in this day of dangerous nut balls, but suspend belief a little and join the fantasy of a preteen coming of age.
Review of Prince of Central Park
Prince of Central Park
(2000)
New York's Central Park is the Star.
12 February 2002
Warning: Spoilers