Review of Night Moves (1975) by Max M — 25 Sep 2008
Gene Hackman and director Arthur Penn re-team post Bonnie and Clyde for this terrific mystery story about a detective (Hackman) who, in the words of director Penn, "Can't detect shit". Those words may be a bit harsh in describing the character of Harry Moseby but they are nonetheless apt.
The plot, set into motion when Moseby takes a job from an aging never-was actress, to track down her missing daughter (a 17 year old Melanie Griffith), takes many twists and turns involving murder, the mysterious wreckage of a plane and sunken Mayan artifacts, and by the end of the picture you may be left wondering who did what to who, how and why.
But ultimately the exact details of the plot aren't important especially since the story is told from Moseby's point of view. If Moseby doesn't understand what his investigation is all about, why should the audience?
This review of Night Moves (1975) was written by Max M on 25 Sep 2008.
Night Moves has generally received positive reviews.
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