Review of In the Heat of the Night (1967) by Robyn M — 23 Aug 2012
This politcially charged thriller certainly fitted with the social context of that era and really shows just how awful it was for a black man to go around in the southern sates of America.
This has to be one of the best films of the 60's and probably the often forgotton film of the decade as well. The great thing about this superb-paced thriller is that it hasn't aged; most of the themes explored within this film are more than relevant today, with recent terrorisom polts and perhaps discrimination comes into play as well. Most likely this is for sure one of the greatest films of all time and perhaps it might make my top 25 films.
The cinematography within this film is just amazing, the scenery shows perfectly where Tibbs is heading and the claustropobic atmosphere that he wil occupy. The direction within this film seriously emphasises the humidity and racial tension that we see forthcoming within the film and of course the title as well.
This review of In the Heat of the Night (1967) was written by Robyn M on 23 Aug 2012.
In the Heat of the Night has generally received very positive reviews.
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