Review of Atlantic City (1944) by Adrian B — 26 Jul 2011
This is an absolutely stunning film! The city of Atlantic City, New Jersey is going through a transition in time. Within the transition, the film shows that one of the most gambling cities of America isn't all that its made to be (and I and probably many others already knew that).
In one apartment, a woman (Susan Sarandon) currently working at seafood bar in a casino, and wants to be a dealer (I believe Blackjack). However, in two days, her life of living in the gambling city turns upside town when her pregnant sister and her creepy husband (Sarandon's that is), come to stay with her.
Back to the apartment, an older man (Burt Lancaster) to whom does not communicate with Sarandon until the next day, is also a dealer (drugs, cocaine to be specific). His life is already upside down, especially when he helping a love interest in apartment below (Kate Reid), who is the widow of his former crime boss.
The pacing, bizarre visuals, and acting is all so very well done, that this makes it one of best films of the early 1980's. Another fine role for Burt Lancaster. Atlantic City is shown at its grittiest, of which this movie captures it merely perfectly.
This review of Atlantic City (1944) was written by Adrian B on 26 Jul 2011.
Atlantic City has generally received positive reviews.
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