Cocktail

Movie Ranked #333 | 1988 - Drama, Romance
A talented New York City bartender takes a job at a bar in Jamaica and falls in love.Intent on becoming a successful businessman, and even a millionaire, the ex-military man, Brian Flanagan, waits for his big break while serving drinks at a New York City tavern, and studying for his degree. However, when the charismatic cynic and veteran bartender, Doug Coughlin, becomes the ambitious Brian's sage mentor, their chemistry, combined with the flamboyant tricks behind the bar, will soon yield fame and money until they decide to split ways. Now, as Flanagan struggles to raise money in Jamaica to op ... More from IMDb
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Best two reviews:
1) Chicago Tribune - Tom Cruise does with bartending pretty much what he did with a pool cue in "The Color of Money." In other words, he shows skill at a con game while being less successful with the woman in his life. [29 Jul 1988, p.A] (Rating: 63) Read Full Review >
2) Chicago Sun-Times - The more you think about what really happens in Cocktail, the more you realize how empty and fabricated it really is. (Rating: 50) Read Full Review >

Worst two reviews:
12) Wall Street Journal - This one could bring back Prohibition. (Rating: 0) Read Full Review >
13) Chicago Reader - Very, very stupid. (Rating: 0) Read Full Review >
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