Review of In the Line of Fire (1993) by Andrew B — 09 Dec 2015
When talking about thrillers, I really don't know if I have seem a movie that has kept me on the edge of my seat since In the Line of Fire. This is an absolutely fantastic movie. The plot is pretty simple, there is a man who is plotting to kill the President, played by John Malkovich,and is taunting a Secret Service agent played by Clint Eastwood who is trying to prevent him from doing it.
Take notes aspiring actors and filmmakers, this is what it looks like when great acting and filmmaking can take a simple concept and make it downright incredible to watch. The interaction between Eastwood and Malkovich is nothing short of brilliant.
There is a point in the film where you will forget Malkovich is just an actor playing a role in a movie because he honestly was born to play this role. I can not see anyone else casted in this movie playing his character.
Honestly, in the grand scheme of things this is one of the most underrated movies of all time. Both actors fit the roles brilliantly as the story plays out you can feel the tension building. Not only can you feel the tension getting thicker but you can feel Malkovich getting more psychotic with every scene, you cant take your eyes away from the screen while he is on.
A great movie that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to be thrilled and stay on the edge of their seat the entire movie.
This review of In the Line of Fire (1993) was written by Andrew B on 09 Dec 2015.
In the Line of Fire has generally received very positive reviews.
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