The January Man

Kevin Kline is Nick Starkey, kicked off the force for un-policemen-like conduct. when multiple women get strangled, they call Starkey back into cop service, to solve the murder. we spend a whole LOT of time showing how mad the police department higher ups and the press are that Starkey is being brought back. Some fun co-stars -- Harvey Keitel, Danny Aiello, Rod Steiger, Alan Rickman Susan Sarandon. once they catch the killer, will they be able to hold on to him? directed by Pat O'Connor. this is one of two films he made with M-E Mastrantonio, so i'd wager they met while making this film. got married. Story by John Shanley, who also wrote Moonstruck. which also used opera playing in the background. Norman Jewison directed moonstruck.. and also produced this film, January Man! Greg Walker, not only plays a role in the film, but also is the stunt co-ordinator. and... Danny Aiello III was not just the son of actor Danny Aiello, but was also a stuntman in this film. sadly, died young at 53.

This is a great movie! Unfortunately, some people refuse to see past the one-line video box description. Ostensibly about a serial killer, it is more of a quirky character study, except it is actually a multi-character study, with these characters being brought to life by the likes of Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon, Harvey Keitel, and Rod Steiger, just to name a few (a very few). I whole-heartedly recommend this movie to people who's tastes haven't been worn down to the level of some viewers who need everything wrapped up with a bow and handed to them like a christmas present. You will enjoy yourself greatly.

This was one of my favourite films when I was little, but Channel 5 have just put it on after the watershed and that made it even better. I always thought there was a problem with the continuity when she hands him the thing at the end but I was wrong it was terrible censoring. Back to the film. All the actors are good in the film although Alan Rickman steals the show completely. Even if you don't like mystery films tape the fight scene at the end of this, it is one of the funniest you will ever see. Just one more thing would somebody get Nick Starkey a cappuccino.

If you're looking for extreme suspense and top-notch thriller, go watch Seven. But if you're looking for a nice little movie with stellar cast, very good acting and silly story that'll amuse you for some 90 minutes, then try The January man. It is silly - an absurd mix of thriller, comedy, romance, drama, good cop - bad cop, the story is full of flaws, but the movie itself is really well done. Too many people around wonder where's logic in it and give it low rating because of that, but The dark knight (with sillier story and average acting) is somehow best film of a decade?!? This is a movie that doesn't take itself too seriously and neither should you.

Terrible – Good actors with bad material. How do you go wrong with Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (I haven't liked her in anything else, but she was actually good here), Harvey Keitel, Rod Steiger, and Danny Aiello ? Put them in a movie with a terrible screenplay and nothing to do. Kline plays a former cop, now fireman, and brother of the New York City police commissioner (Keitel – do these two look like brothers at all – NO!), who is called back on the force to stop a serial killer. Sarandon is Keitel's wife and was Kline's lover, and Mastrantonio is falling for our Kevin. The worst (over)acting job goes to Steiger, who seethes like a rabid dog throughout the whole movie. Anyway, to catch this creep, Kline uses methods so unbelievable (not in a good way) that you'll be shaking your head. To think: this garbage was written by the same guy who wrote Moonstruck. Vote: 3

This has to be one of the funniest movies not billed as a comedy. Kevin Kline and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio are just superb and absolutely shine and Alan Rickman almost steals the movie. He really does steal every scene he is in. Danny Aiello must also get a mention for a great performance. Very underrated and under appreciated movie.

The one scene with Rod Steiger berating Danny Aiello is worth the price of renting this movie. In fact it has several memorable scenes that set it apart from the usual paint by number serial murderer mysteries. The hero is a quirky character played to perfection by Kevin Klein. The movie has an interesting, intertwined romantic plot with a twist to it that is satisfying if not unexpected. I have watched this movie many times and will undoubtedly pull it out again to watch all over. You can do that with certain movies, others gather dust. A movie is a collection of scenes, some of them memorable, some not. This movie has its share of memorable ones and maybe thats why I keep coming back.