Stephen Farber

“.... Jimmy Doyle emerges as a great movie character....

“The character of Francine isn't as complex or as richly developed, but Liza Minnelli's performance is surprisingly restrained and effective. Scorsese has given her the confidence to hold back, and for the first time, she involves us without aggressively grabbing for our sympathy; her vulnerability is deeply moving.

"....Scorsese, De Niro and Minnelli all stretch their talents in New York, New York and that's why the movie ignites.”

Stephen Farber
New West, July 18, 1977