Rent Hudson Hawk for FREE

Start your 30 day FREE trial » Find out more

+70,000 other titles and counting

Thousands of movies and TV series to watch instantly
NO late fees or long term contracts - cancel anytime
FREE first class post for Britain’s largest range of DVDs, Blu-rays & Games

Hudson Hawk Reviews

1991

60
from 5880 members

This light-hearted action comedy tells the story of the world's greatest cat burglar, Hudson Hawk. Officially retired, Hawk is forced back into the business by the evil Mayflowers who, in an effort to blackmail him into stealing three works by Leonardo Da Vinci, kidnap his best friend. Read more

Starring	Donald Burton, Bruce Willis, Danny Aiello, Andie MacDowell
Director	Michael Lehmann
Genres	Action/Adventure, Thriller

Sign up Hudson Hawk DVD

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

Critic's review of Hudson Hawk
View all critics' reviews (3)
- This quirkily amusing piece of vanity film-making is essentially a ludicrously expensive cult movie. Fresh from prison,... read more on Time Out
- 43038
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
Write your own review »
Most helpful member's review of Hudson Hawk
View all members' reviews (25)
- - 8
  - 0
  This is a film?
  
  Ok. Its not Die Hard. Its not Broken. Its Hudson Hawk! FANTASTIC! Bruce Willis in an excellent break from his normal shoot it if it moves films. Funny ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 54335
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Mike Grundy
  - Staffordshire, England
  - 19 Nov 2004 at 21:02
Most recent members' reviews of Hudson Hawk
View all members' reviews (25)
- - 0
  - 0
  Don't Understand
  
  When I see this film shown on TV it always gets bad review. But it is a fantastic film, the use of songs as timing the burglaries is brilliant. The cast is ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1069135
- - withers89
  - 4 reviews
  - 01 Dec 2011 at 08:40
- - 0
  - 0
  Don't bother
  
  I only managed ten minute and that was stretching it, Thgought I had got out somebodies home made video.
  
  TRASH
  
  Report this review
- 1038629
- - Chris Leaney
  - Kinloss, Moray, Scotland
  - 09 Sep 2011 at 11:25
- - 0
  - 0
  good Film
  
  Great film its a funny film with some action watch out for Caine from CSI MIamI a must to watch
  
  Report this review
- 992413
- - a customer
  - 13 May 2011 at 12:26
- - 3
  - 0
  Hudson Hawk
  
  Absolute rubbish,and to think someone got paid for doing it!!
  
  Report this review
- 851610
- - a customer
  - Braintree
  - 20 Jan 2010 at 17:45
- - 0
  - 0
  Crucialminutesandseconds
  
  What is wrong with this film, Nothing. It's hilarious, over the top farce, where else could you hear Andie McDowell sqealing like a dolphin, plus Bernard ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 770290
- - syntheticsmustdie
  - 2 reviews
  - 3rd Floor, Cardinal Place
  - 13 Jun 2009 at 00:28
- - 0
  - 0
  Best film ever!
  
  As long as you like your movies silly and fun. Lot's of action, lots of silliness, lots of lovely Bruce and that other guy... Richard E Grant! Hurray. What ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 738786
- - kelley
  - 8 reviews
  - Bath, UK
  - 06 Apr 2009 at 14:38
- - 0
  - 0
  brill
  
  great movie glad I rented
  
  Report this review
- 737871
- - IRISCO
  - 1 review
  - Melksham
  - 04 Apr 2009 at 20:14
- - 1
  - 0
  The Hudson Hawk
  
  I liked it! A flawed film which flopped at the box office. The Hudson Hawk (Willis) the best cat burglar in New York who times his thefts by the running time of... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 618408
- - Donensian
  - 100 reviews
  - Doncaster
  - 24 Aug 2008 at 10:50
- - 0
  - 0
  Tongue In Cheek-tastic
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  When I was a little 'un, I loved this film - it was one of those I'd watch when I got in from school on some worn taped-from-TV VHS. I was worried that... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 518766
- - Selfy
  - 105 reviews
  - Newcastle upon Tyne
  - 28 Jan 2008 at 13:30
- - 0
  - 0
  Good watch!
  
  If your looking for an action movie with humour give this one a try!
  
  Report this review
- 496372
- - Raymond Joseph
  - London
  - 19 Nov 2007 at 14:54
View all members' reviews (25)

- - 8
  - 0
  This is a film?
  
  Ok. Its not Die Hard. Its not Broken. Its Hudson Hawk! FANTASTIC! Bruce Willis in an excellent break from his normal shoot it if it moves films. Funny ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 54335
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Mike Grundy
  - Staffordshire, England
  - 19 Nov 2004 at 21:02
- - 4
  - 0
  side by side...
  
  After years of defending this film when everyone said 'Oh I heard it was crap', I can't tell you how justified I feel now seeing all the good ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 93414
- - Torsten Payne
  - Devon
  - 17 Apr 2005 at 18:55
- - 4
  - 1
  Swingin' on a star...
  
  I defy anyone who watches this movie not to be either singing or humming that tune by the end of it - totally far-fetched, with Willis heading up as the Hudson ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 11906
- - Bawheid
  - Scotland
  - 23 Jul 2004 at 12:52
- - 3
  - 0
  Hudson Hawk
  
  Absolute rubbish,and to think someone got paid for doing it!!
  
  Report this review
- 851610
- - a customer
  - Braintree
  - 20 Jan 2010 at 17:45
- - 2
  - 0
  Action-comedy... fun and good singing by Bruce
  
  I never thought Bruce could sing so well, and while the story is occasionally thin, it is fun and certainly passes for lighthearted evening entertainment.
  
  Report this review
- 11211
- - a customer
  - London
  - 19 Jul 2004 at 09:40
- - 2
  - 0
  WAy ahead of its time
  
  Which is why many people never got it. They were probably expecting DIE HARD or a hard action film but this is delightfully lighthearted and funny in a silly ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 92288
- - a customer
  - newcastle
  - 14 Apr 2005 at 08:38
- - 2
  - 1
  What happened?
  
  I loved this when it came out and couldn't wait to see the whole thing again. It was terrible! What was I thinking? Utter rubbish.
  
  Report this review
- 347448
- - Geekboy
  - London
  - 01 Nov 2005 at 18:39
- - 1
  - 0
  The Hudson Hawk
  
  I liked it! A flawed film which flopped at the box office. The Hudson Hawk (Willis) the best cat burglar in New York who times his thefts by the running time of... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 618408
- - Donensian
  - 100 reviews
  - Doncaster
  - 24 Aug 2008 at 10:50
- - 0
  - 0
  madcap heist comedy
  
  If you like Bruce Willis, you'll like this. Very amusing, daft, and has plenty of action, it moves along at a jovial pace with lots of daft characters ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 124674
- - a customer
  - Cornwall
  - 18 Jul 2005 at 12:28
- - 0
  - 0
  Wouldn't you like to swing on a star....
  
  A film that was generally slated by all critics when it was first released. Bruce Willis in a different role than usual, but a good light hearted comedy. Some ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 128757
- - Jeff Seddon
  - Essex, England
  - 28 Jul 2005 at 20:44

< Prev
1
2
3
Next >

Critics' reviews
- This quirkily amusing piece of vanity film-making is essentially a ludicrously expensive cult movie. Fresh from prison,... read more on Time Out
- 43038
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
- "...Compositions whose distant perspectives and electrified pastels have an almost giddy sense of airy freedom..."
- 7210
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Direly unsuccessful attempt at a comedy thriller that was a box-office flop.
- 29937
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38

Agree or disagree? Write your own review

Review title: Give it a rating:

Write your review:

Tips for writing helpful reviews

Only review titles you've actually seen!
Talk about what you liked and disliked
Compare this title with other similar titles
Provide plenty of detail - at least 20 words
Space things out - use blank lines between paragraphs.
Be appropriate - no adult content, libellous statements or naughty words
Don't SPAM! No promoting of other websites or services
Don't plaguerise! Your submission must be your own original work
Don't talk about LOVEFiLM by name

Give it a title:

Tips for an eye catching title

Don't just repeat the name of the title you're reviewing
Don't summarise your entire review in one word - a minimum of 2 words please.
Give people a reason to read your full review - create a sense of intrigue or curiosity!

Keep me anonymous Keep me anonymous Contains spoiler? This review contains spoilers (or might spoil it for someone who hasn't seen it yet)

New users register here

Email address:
Password:
Preferred user name:
I agree to LOVEFiLMs Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
I'd like to receive film news and reviews as well as info about all the other good stuff LOVEFiLM offers

Already a member? Sign in here

Email address:
Password:Forgotten password?

By clicking Preview review you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

- - Buy
- Hudson Hawk
  
  This light-hearted action comedy tells the story of the world's greatest cat burglar, Hudson Hawk. Officially retired, Hawk is forced back into the business by the evil Mayflowers who, in an effort to blackmail him into stealing three works by Leonardo Da Vinci, kidnap his best friend....