Review of Klute (1971) by Steven N — 24 Dec 2008
One part character study, one part absolutely terrifying thriller, "Klute" is a heck of a good little flick that I'm amazed I hadn't seen until now. The film was made in 1971 and Donald Sutherland as a private detective named Klute, who's on the hunt for a missing man.
His investigation leads him to a prostitute named Bree played by Jane Fonda. As the mystery slowly unfolds, Klute begins falling for Bree, which in turn makes wrapping up his case all the more important when Bree's life seems to be in danger.
The best thing the movie has going for it is a really, really, superb performance by Fonda - very layered, very real, just fantastic stuff. Suterland is good as well. The director, Alan Pakula mastefully pays with tension as well.
The music is top notch, it looks beautiful, almost everything is working here. My only complaint with the movie is that we as the audience know who the killer is less than half-way through. It's a minor gripe though, because it doesn't hinder the take away from the thrills any.
If you're like me and you've never seen, or maybe even heard of "Klute' do yourself a favor and give it a watch. This is a really fine piece of cinema in a classic sort of style that's just not used anymore.
More than worth a viewing.
This review of Klute (1971) was written by Steven N on 24 Dec 2008.
Klute has generally received positive reviews.
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