Street Smart 1987

Critics score:
69 / 100

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Janet Maslin, New York Times: Street Smart winds up being a bit too smart for its own good, but it's compelling and complex. Read more

Pat Graham, Chicago Reader: There's something about seedy undersides that brings out the best (or at least the personal) in director Jerry Schatzberg ... though his Elia Kazan social consciousness could use a little toning down. Read more

Pauline Kael, New Yorker: Is Morgan Freeman the greatest American actor? Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: A clever thriller with a lot of unbelievable scenes and a sappy ending, but two wonderful performances. Read more

Richard Harrington, Washington Post: Schatzberg's major problems are lethargic pacing and a strained plot. Read more