After New York City firefighter Terry Lynch is unable to receive any compensation for an injury incurred during the off-duty rescue of a young girl, he grows suicidal. Furious, his brother Jimmy attempts to have Mayor Tyler intervene, but the corrupt politician instead denounces Terry as a drunk. Determined to get justice, Jimmy begins a graffiti campaign of embarrassing slogans mocking the mayor, which soon captivates the city.
Sure, it would be neat to see a movie about a guy like this. But not this movie.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
18 Jun 2005
rotten:
It seems deliberately designed to drive you screaming from the theater.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
18 Jun 2005
rotten:
Everything looks wrong.
– Janet Maslin,
New York Times,
18 Jun 2005
fresh:
Besides its compelling storyline, Turk 182! features outstanding performances across the board, with Hutton perfect in the role of the determined unassuming hero.