Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Zlatica One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

Scarlet The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

tavm During the hiatus of "All in the Family", Carroll O'Connor starred in this feature film about a couple of New York guys who join the auxillary police force in order to clean up the neighborhood. I'll just say this film meanders quite a bit with many comic interludes of which some of the funniest involves Carroll's co-star Ernest Borgnine. Karen Black is also a hoot as Borgnine's not-so-helpful hairdressing assistant. The way it all ends is quite bittersweet. So on that note, I highly recommend Law and Disorder. P.S. This review is dedicated to the late Ann Wedgeworth-playing O'Connor's wife here-who passed a few months ago.

HardToFindMovies For fans of 1970s New York movies Law and Disorder needs to be on your list. Carrol O'Connor plays Willie a NY cab driver who dreams of escape from his blue collar existence and there is plenty of Archie Bunker in his character... lots of fun, fun, fun. Ernest Borgnine plays one of the final great roles of his career as Cy the aging, horny, tough guy who runs a beauty parlor (believe it) in decline mainly due to his lust for Karen Black who plays a sexy tease stylist and almost steals the film. In this New York story, Willie & Cy get fed up with the crime and slime in their community and start their own auxillary police force and quickly start blurring the line between themselves and real cops. The film was shot on location in the gritty streets of 1970s New York City and it all looks great. The film also shows plenty of good character acting lead by Jack Kehoe who later was seen as a bail bonds man in Midnight Run. This could have been a 10 out 10 film as the scene where Ernest Borgnine literally leaps through the air to make love to his wife was so funny I spilled my bag of chips. But the ending takes an unexpected dark turn that is never explained or explored in detail. The ending is the one real flaw of an otherwise fine film. This means we have a light drama with plenty of laughs that ends on a dramatic note that leaves a bitter taste. Carrol O'Connor is good but both Ernest Borgnine and Karen Black are GREAT...you need to see this 1970s NYC Classic....8/10 stars. Reviewed by Tom Wilson 2/8/2014 USA New Jersey

dencorleone Given the talent of the two stars of this film (who incidentally happen to be among my favorite actors), I was surprised at how much I really disliked this movie. I will admit that the cinematogrophy was great, really capturing the New York City of the mid-seventies. However, the lack of plot really disappointed me. The film goes nowhere fast, it was all that I could do to keep awake until the end. My brother picked up the DVD at K-Mart for $2.95, but it wasn't even worth that low price. If you must insist on seeing this piece of garbage, however, I recommend the DVD purchase (at the aforementioned low price), as it would be easier to fling like a Frisbee than the VHS version!-Den Corleone

liz-35 This is truly one of the best serio- comedies I have ever see! The edited version shown rarely on TV does not do this film justice. If you haven't seen the un-edited version, you're missing an outstanding film. I have been looking for this film for over 20 years, but no luck. I would love to see it again, but it is on "moratorium."