- Release Date: 2002
- Runtime: 110 min
- Genre: Crime, Drama
- Starring: James Franco, Brenda Blethyn, Harry Dean Stanton, Mena Suvari ... see all
- Director: Nicolas Cage
- Plot: New Orleans, 1981. Sonny Phillips, just discharged from the Army, returns home. The only life he's known is as a gigolo, working for his mother, but he wants to leave... Read more
User Reviews
Come On
Nov 27, 2007
kellyaortega - yahoo.com
Nov 27, 2007kellyaortega - yahoo.com
In all fairness this movie was original, witty and James Franco is a great actor. It had one thing that not many movies have, originality. It was well worth the time it took me to watch it. And I think Nicolas... Full review
"Sonny"
Oct 14, 2007
kaylaspagnolo - yahoo.com
Oct 14, 2007kaylaspagnolo - yahoo.com
I'm probably the only one who absolutely loved this movie. It's one of my favorites of all times. I rented it at blockbuster once because it had James Franco in it and I like to watch random movies I've never seen... Full review
Ineffective
Jan 28, 2007
agentsheldonjeffreysands - yahoo.com
Jan 28, 2007agentsheldonjeffreysands - yahoo.com
Sonny is not a good movie. The actors do a decent job. I think Dean Stanton turned in a good performance but the overall movie was long and meaningless. Maybe Nick Cage will try a different approach next time.... Full review
I LOVE THIS MOVIE
Dec 21, 2006
jeneigh009 - yahoo.com
Dec 21, 2006jeneigh009 - yahoo.com
THIS MOVIE IS FUN AND FRESH. SONNY(JAMES)IS A TOTAL HOTTIE AND THIS MOVIE IS SO REAL WITH REAL SITUATONS AND REAL REAL REALTHIS IS DEFINATELY ONE OF MY VERY MOVIES. I WOULD SAY IN THE TOP 3 LOVE YA!... Full review
Could of been better!
Jan 21, 2006
nadia_garza0918 - yahoo.com
Jan 21, 2006nadia_garza0918 - yahoo.com
I went everywhere looking for this movie (to rent it) and I finally found it. I'm a huge fan of James Franco's movies. But this one was really something. The movie was good but honestly I was not happy with the... Full review
Alright
Jul 22, 2005
rae_8419 - yahoo.com
Jul 22, 2005rae_8419 - yahoo.com
I thought this movie was alright, pretty good actually, some things were kinda dumb at times, but i think its a good movie.... Full review
Sonny BOY!!!
Jul 21, 2005
mystikkraka_godfathuh - yahoo.com
Jul 21, 2005mystikkraka_godfathuh - yahoo.com
Okay. I didn't even know that there was a movie called Sonny. It just went off literally two minutes ago on TV and I was compelled to write this review. I don't know what the sam hell is wrong with the... Full review
Valuable, Fascinating Look at the Player Life
May 23, 2005
stagaleeee - yahoo.com
May 23, 2005stagaleeee - yahoo.com
This movie is a look into the life of a family of New Orleans players. Director Nick Cage seems to have been more obsessed with accuracy than with pacing. I'll take realism any day. This is a document of a secret... Full review
Franco is worth the watch
Oct 12, 2004
snookiecornell - yahoo.com
Oct 12, 2004snookiecornell - yahoo.com
This movie has some flaws. The rest of the cast isn't up to the level of Franco, who simply breaks my heart in this movie. I think it's an interesting premise for a movie and think with a more adept director... Full review
Outstanding!
Jul 17, 2004
omarionchick2004 - yahoo.com
Jul 17, 2004omarionchick2004 - yahoo.com
Franco played a great role the showd alote of character. He is a great actor and such and great inspiration and knows how to play a very good role.... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Aug 19, 2003DVD Talk
the DVD Video : Presented in anamorphic widescreen with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1, Sonny looks quite good.
One person's Search for Emotional Truth is another's overblown acting class, and Sonny fails to engage on any other level than one of curious fascination as to just how far the Method will enamor and transfix certain actors and those who direct them.
... Full Review
| Aug 13, 2003DVD Town
Sonny starts off beautifully, blessed with great characters that are caught in a dead-end situation that bears the mark of a dark and offbeat drama.
Sonny [Special Edition]
... Full Review
| Dec 10, 2002Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews
His performance in this film is so strong, that it's almost (almost) worth watching just to see him work.
Sonny's not a bad film; it's just not a great film either.
If there's one bright spot to Sonny it's the acting.
James Falco is brilliant.
... Full Review
| Nov 22, 2002Slant Magazine
It's only a matter of time before a shocking disclosure sends Sonny over the edge and straight to a gay bordello operated by a Big Gay Willy Wonka played by Cage himself.
A recovering hustler, Sonny wants to go straight but discovers he has no discernable talent beyond penetrating horny older women.
... Full Review
Film Journal International
Jewel is anxious for Sonny to return to his old profession; when he was 12, she trained him to be a top-notch hooker.
Cage is ludicrously silly in a sinister role.
... Full Review
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