Review of Dog Day Afternoon (1975) by Jonathan Rosenbaum for Chicago Reader — 14 Apr 1985
One of Sidney Lumet's best jobs of directing and one of Al Pacino's best performances (as a bisexual bank robber) come together in a populist thriller with lots of New York juice. Its details are stronger than its structure—the film loses some of its energy before the end—but it's an astonishing fusion of suspense and character, powered by superior ensemble acting.
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This review of Dog Day Afternoon (1975) was written by Jonathan Rosenbaum and published by Chicago Reader on 14 Apr 1985.
Dog Day Afternoon has generally received very positive reviews.
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