Night Moves

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Jonathan L @RT44330648 Sep 19 Until I saw this I didn't know how Hollywood could ruin a Neo-noir. This film had everything and gave the viewer nothing. Hackman, four interesting actresses, even impressive airplane and boat stunts. Shakespeare, who of course had no chance of seeing it, nevertheless described it: "full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." Having been a young married man with a newborn daughter when this film came out, I do recognize the malaise of the 1970's, however. The term "nihilism" comes to mind, but this movie manages to trivialize nihilism. Perhaps that is its greatest feat, for which I give it one and a half stars. See more Jonathan O @RT41230270 Jul 27 A rapid fire of mystery and entertaining neo-noir thriller and Gene Hackman performance is really a force of nature and whole cast are splendid but the editing is okay but could have done better. See more Clint E @RT58698373 Jun 17 In this neo-noir from 1975, Gene Hackman is reteamed with director Arthur Penn from Bonnie and Clyde. Hackman plays private investigator Harry Moseby, hired by an aging movie star to locate her runaway daughter, played by Melanie Griffith. If you didn’t already know, this film’s controversy derives from Griffith’s age at filming; look it up if you’re curious. The film’s got a fantastic, intricate plot containing many 70s film elements. Personally, I could live without the plotline involving Moseby’s shaky marriage and his wife’s (Susan Clark) infidelity. Besides Hackman’s, the character and performance most intriguing to me is Jennifer Warren’s Paula, a laid-back happily amoral embodiment of the Florida Keys lifestyle. She’s the most unusual character, one I’d like to know more about. They’re all great noir characters, including Griffith’s character’s faded star mother, all worthy descendants of noir creators Raymond Chandler and James M. Cain. There’s a sleazy connection between the runaway girl, an ex-stepfather, Hollywood stuntmen, and mechanic/ movie crew member Quentin (newcomer James Woods). Finally, the rationale for all the sinister plotting and murder is kind of anticlimactic, really…relics smuggled from the Yucatan? That’s the best you’ve got? The intricate plot and excellent characters deserve better. Recommended to all neo-noir and Gene Hackman (RIP) fans. See more Revolver 0 @Revolver08 Jun 5 Good movie with nice amount of tattas See more Brad S. R @RT07389644 03/23/2025 A wickedly intriguing thriller. See more Mary C @RT07288906 11/29/2024 Absolutely creepy. No plot, just several attempts to illicit sexual sensation's while looking at a 16 year old girl. Good job Hollywood for getting away with sexually soliciting a minor ....yuk Lots of problems with this and I am a very sexually healthy woman. See more Read all reviews

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