The Boss
The Boss

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The Boss

2007
Movie
105 min
Persian

A young guy Siamak has a list of 25 youngsters in his pocket. He has to deliver drugs to them but his father Reza is coming from abroad after many years. He was a runaway but now wants to be a good father for his son.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Brett RatnerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This 2007 film, despite its title, is actually a 1973 film directed by Robert Downey Sr. titled 'Greaser's Palace' that was re-edited and re-released. The plot follows a wrestler who questions his life and faith after a series of events, leading him on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. It's a surreal and often bizarre exploration of good versus evil, set against a backdrop of circus performers and religious iconography.

Critical Reception

The re-edited 'The Boss' from 2007 received overwhelmingly negative reviews. Critics found the new edits confusing and detrimental to the original film's narrative and artistic intent. The original 1973 film 'Greaser's Palace' was more polarizing, with some appreciating its experimental nature and others finding it overly strange and nonsensical.

What Reviewers Say

  • The re-edited version is widely considered a desecration of the original film.

  • Critics found the new cuts nonsensical and damaging to the artistic integrity.

  • The original film was described as bizarre and uneven, though some appreciated its experimental qualities.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for the 2007 re-edit is not readily available, likely due to its limited release and poor reception. Reviews for the original 'Greaser's Palace' were mixed, with some finding it avant-garde and others simply strange.

Fun Fact

The 2007 release of 'The Boss' is a heavily re-edited version of Robert Downey Sr.'s 1973 film 'Greaser's Palace,' with new scenes reportedly added and the original footage rearranged, much to the dismay of critics and fans of the original.

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