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Shows them going through the tape frame by frame.
Photo was a still from that video, and looked like the best face shot they were going to get.
Who said criminals were smart?
Yes it’s dumb and exposes the firm.
But they’re greedy.
They attract top law grads by appealing to that greed.
Many successful criminals get caught because of their greed.
They could have stopped at some point and gotten off scott-free, but greed pushed them ever onward. Not a new tale.
I’ve only seen it twice — in theater and then yesterday. First time it hit me as a forgettable, fun ride. This time I really felt for the two leads’ precarious situation. Stephen Hill’s justice department man this time hit me more like Avery, another sad man resigned to the moral compromises his work demands. He was not happy telling Mitch his life was over.
Agreed.
Just watched this movie first time since release, and the piano score seems more appropriate than ever. Really put some folks off at the time, when cheap synths ruled the day.
And those 80’s/early 90’s synth scores are dreadful. Laughable today.
Even The Right Stuff (1983) feature awful cheap synths instead of an orchestra, no doubt trying to sound “with it.” As you point out, not much thought was given to how kind (or not) Father Time would be to that work.
Agreed.
Straithairn’s performance is the best of his career, giving depth and empathy tomwhat could have been a nothing role. Hackman is great for all the reasons you give.
But truly all the film’s performances are strong, from Stephen Hill and Ed Harris right down to the two leads. Jeanne Tripplehorn makes for a three-dimensional woman, genuinely adoring of her husband but smart enough to know his ambition is chasing what will bring him down — and very nearly does. It’s something watching her walk the knife’s edge with Hackman, trying to deceive him while developing understanding of and empathy for his situation. Even Wilford Brimley brings a quiet, chilling authority to his hired killer.
I see the similarity. But that actually makes Jaws the knockoff.
There are actually several one-sheet designs for Deliverance, all of them excellent. The original with the rifle pointed at the the three men in the distance with the line, “What REALLY happened on the Cahulawassee River?” is one of the most effective movie campaigns ever.
Not at all.
Everyone in this landmark hit went on to a lifetime of acting work, and not just the four leads.
That includes the man playing the rapist, Bill McKinney, who continued working until his recent death.
Ned Beatty was in many successful and highly-regarded movies and TV series. He is probably best known for the God-like studio executive in Network thundering, “You have meddled with the primal forces of NATURE! And YOU ... WILL ... ATONE!”
The tabby cat did it.
No unclean and detested beast are they.
Really.
How did Magnum do that?
I think he realized he had been played.
No judge likes that, ever.
This was covered.
Concannon states, “ ... as a surprise witness, she is only able to rebut direct testimony.”
I noticed that too.
Dr. Thompson said, “They gave her the wrong anesthetic ... under the circumstances.” Just as the previous doctor slated to testify had said. The issue is never addressed again.
I think she means exactly what she says.
Frank is looking for an excuse to lose and she doesn’t want to give it to him.
Did it take place in East Texas?
It’s actually while Concannon makes an objection, sure that he’s got the ol’ judge on his side ... until he sees that stone face and falters momentarily. Also shows that Concannon is not completely bereft of justice, possibly realizing that he has also been played. Judges do not appreciate that, ever.
Video store?
What’s that?
No argument re Affleck.
Most interesting portrayal in it.
Butch Cassidy was a horse of a different color — and a great film.
Yes, they were thieves and bandits (and card cheats). But they were very likeable and struggling to survive changing times. It’s sad watching the world of their glory days slip away and leave them desperate enough to try another country (which, it turns out, doesn’t take kindly to their kind.)
Two overconfident nice guys who just made a poor career choice. Big difference from our impetuous hero here.
I don’t find it bizarre. Unique and original, even a bit daring, yes. Everything in this movie makes sense. Lots of it, in fact.
She was 46 when she starred in this — damn good looking for any age. A real comedic talent also. A better-looking more genuinely comedic version of Marsha Mason.
I grew up in the 70’s but don’t remember her at all.