Review of Night Moves (1975) by Ben H — 25 Apr 2012
Fantastic and satisfying neo-noir. There is a brooding atmosphere that catches something of the times in this challenging film. It builds tension very gradually in a way that makes you think it is a melodrama before diving headlong into the 1970s conspiracy thriller.
A truly great script with some of the best lines I've ever heard - "Harry thinks if you call him Harry one more time he's going to make you eat that cat," dependably great performance from Hackman with decent support.
More than a neo-noir like Chinatown, this brings noir themes up to date by exposing the cracks in 1970s American society - problems with free love, regional wage differences, the ongoing exploitation from Hollywood, greed and depression.
The plot becomes so convoluted, even involving a Maltese Falcon like dingus, you'll never want it to end.
This review of Night Moves (1975) was written by Ben H on 25 Apr 2012.
Night Moves has generally received positive reviews.
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