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starring: Peter Boyle, Dennis Patrick, Susan Sarandon, Audrey Caire, K Callandirected by: John G. Avildsen
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786302719062
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6302719062
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Release Date: September 01, 1998
Running Time: 107 minutes
Sales Rank: 5309
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: July 15, 1970
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A Weird, Grim Classic From 1970
First off, I would not suggest 'Joe' (1970) as an ideal date movie. This 70's contemporary urban drama from director John G. Avildsen is pervasively raw, gritty and unflinching in its storytelling. However, this is in no way meant against the film in a negative way. On the contrary, its hard, grim style and mood serve the movie well by giving it an honest quality about it. Commendably, it attempts to accurately depict the harsh realities of urban and suburban life as well as society as a whole during ... Read More
Rating: - Doesn't hold up well
After Peter Boyle's death, I remembered this older movie of his with a very young Susan Sarandon as being a good era piece. After ordering and re-watching it I was saddened to realize that like so many other films from our youth, the acting, script, message just don't permeate the years in a beneficial manner. Good to see it again, but dissapointed with what either it was, or what I have become. Can't really say that it's worth a watch.
Rating:  - Saw it on college date; saw it again now.
When watching this movie again today it reminded me of a quotation I heard while watching a documentary on the Mafia about the Las Vegas - 1940's era. A former Mafia "girlfriend" type was saying about all of the killing: "Nobody ever got killed that wasn't supposed to be." Somehow, "Joe" has the same philosophy.
Rating: - Unintentionally Funny
I would like to preface this review by saying I do not think that the issues that the movie deals with that culminated in the Kent State tragedy are what I am finding humorous. Also some of the actors/actresses in the movie have played better roles (e.g. Peter Boyle's "Wizard" character in Taxi Driver, though a minor role is more believable than the "Joe" character). I don't know what side the movie is on, all of the characters are stereotypes, generated by either the left or right wing. I guess the "Joe" ... Read More
Rating: - Still Very Relevant
Caution-possible spoilers ahead..... Just watched 'Joe' for the second time. The first time was 30+ years ago on an Air Force Base. I was reminded of that by the Air Force overcoat with Tech. Sgt. stripes wore by the boyfriend/dealer; we airmen had quite a laugh the first time that appeared on the screen because that is a 'lifer' rank. Over the years I have carried several other images from the film. Foremost was the absolutely beautiful and vulnerable daughter of the executive. As someone else commented, ... Read More
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