Review of Eye of the Needle (1981) by Judith Martin for Washington Post — 15 May 1983
As a bestseller, this was a good read, but on film, the crimes the Needle commits on his escape route are so psychopathically gory that he is rendered loathsome. Sutherland's sometimes effective stillness, and some routine direction, are also offputting.
On the other hand, Nelligan's anguish is quite touching; she grants the film's final passages a certain suspenseful, almost redeeming, grace.
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This review of Eye of the Needle (1981) was written by Judith Martin and published by Washington Post on 15 May 1983.
Eye of the Needle has generally received positive reviews.
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