Hudson Hawk: The Best Movie that Most People Hate


 Back in 1991, a movie came out starring Bruce Willis, Danny Aiello, Andie McDowell, and Sandra Bernhardt. This movie was a hilarious and genius work of art. And it has been universally misunderstood and underappreciated ever since.

What's funny is that you will occasionally meet people who got it. Mention Hudson Hawk to a real movie lover, especially one who loves cult classics, and their face will light up. "Ah! That's a great movie! I don't know why everyone hated it!" 

But they do. It is often found on "worst movies of the decade" lists, and even tops some of them. People just didn't get it!

However, it's wonderful. It's Bruce Willis before he started cranking out terrible movies (which he seems to exclusively do nowadays). It's Andie McDowell in her most beautiful and lovable prime. Sandra Bernhardt and Richard E Grant play the strangest, craziest, zaniest bad guys you'll ever meet on film. They are hilarious. And when they and Bruce Willis riff off each other, it's one laugh after another. 

The movie isn't to be taken strictly seriously. (What movie is?) There are crazy and impossible cut scenes, where Bruce falls off of a truck and directly into a seat at a table across from Andie. The ending makes no sense, as Danny Aiello's character dies in a fiery blast and then shows up in the next scene totally fine with a story that no one takes seriously. 

But it's FUN!

I highly recommend this movie. Turn off your inner critic, and just go with the humor. If nothing else, you'll LOVE the soundtrack.

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