BAND OF THE HAND

Cinemavixion Review

Paul Michael Glaser's 1986 action flick, "Band of the Hand," plunges viewers into the gritty underworld of Miami, offering a blend of survivalist drama and urban warfare. The film follows a group of five juvenile offenders, guided by the stern Joe Tegra, as they transition from a harsh rehabilitation program in the Everglades to the volatile streets of Miami. Led by the charismatic Ruben Pacheco (Michael Carmine) and featuring a notable early performance from Stephen Lang, the crew finds themselves entangled with the notorious drug lord Cream and his enigmatic boss, Nestor. While the film garnered a single nomination and a modest box office return of $4,865,912, its critical reception was notably harsh, with a 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 34. Despite its lukewarm reception, "Band of the Hand" presents an intriguing, albeit violent, narrative about redemption and the brutal realities of street life, making it a curious artifact of 80s crime cinema.