Ray Liotta’s last released movie, 1992, has arrived in theaters, marking the end of his career with praise via Rotten Tomatoes. The late actor was known for appearing in movies like Field of Dreams, Hannibal, and Goodfellas. In 2022, Liotta died in his sleep at the age of 67 years old. At the time, he was working on the production for Dangerous Waters. He also has had several movies released after his death, including an edited version of Cocaine Bear. His final released movie,1992, tells the stories of two small families living through the 1992 LA riots.
With 1992 finally in theaters, audiences had the opportunity to see Liotta’s final performance, with responses being positive. Currently, the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is 91%, although that is based on just over 50 general ratings. On the other hand, critics were a little more divided, with the Tomatometer score at 67% based on 24 reviews. Both scores are positive, but the 24% difference is stark. It is also expected that the scores will fluctuate as more reviews get tabulated.
1992 Is The Perfect Way To End A Tragically Short Career
1992 Broke A Negative Streak For Ray Liotta.
While 1992 takes place during the titular LA riots, the crime movie also focuses on two families struggling to maintain their own lives. However, the LA riots are more so in the background, while the narrative drive is based on the heist at a factory. Since the movie is a crime drama, it’s very fitting with the type of movies that the late actor became well-known for with Goodfellas and The Many Saints of Newark. Even though the responses are critically mixed, Liotta’s performance is seemingly one of the standouts, leading the charge with an antagonistic performance that becomes more apparent towards the movie’s end.
1992 was one of Liotta’s many movies that were released posthumously. Others included Fool’s Paradise and Dangerous Waters, but neither film performed well with critics and audiences. However, a generally positive reception for 1992 means that Liotta’s career ends on a satisfying note, especially given the attempts to put the crime movie in theaters. Tyrese Gibson, who also has a leading role, spoke passionately about putting the movie in theaters, eventually succeeding in those efforts. Thankfully, this has become one of Liotta’s best movies as a way to close out his decades-long career.
Check out the chart below of Liotta’s ten recent movies with their Rotten Tomatoes score:
|
Title |
Tomatometer Score |
Popcornmeter (Audience) Score |
|---|---|---|
|
Go With Me (2015) |
20% |
28% |
|
Flock of Dudes (2016) |
36% |
47% |
|
Marriage Story (2019) |
95% |
85% |
|
No Sudden Move (2021) |
92% |
59% |
|
The Many Saints of Newark (2021) |
71% |
59% |
|
Every Last Secret (2022) |
N/A |
13% |
|
Cocaine Bear (2023) |
66% |
71% |
|
Fool’s Paradise (2023) |
18% |
38% |
|
Dangerous Waters (2023) |
29% |
31% |
|
1992 (2024) |
67% |
91% |
Even more than two years after his passing, many of his peers and fans continue to remember the veteran actor and his incredible acting career. While his acting resume has been a mix of dramas and comedies, he is relatively well-renowned in the crime genre, which makes 1992 the perfect movie to close out his filmography. Now, audiences have the chance to see Liotta one final time in theaters, and it seems that early watchers are satisfied with his curtain call.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
