Review of Sadgati (1981) by Johnny T — 15 Oct 2011
John Boorman's 1972 film of the James Dickey novel has a beautiful visual style that balances the film's machismo message. This man-versus-nature story is also about man indulging his most uncivilized instincts, and in their various ways the four men on the canoe trip are transformed. This ultra-violent powerful adventure, which deals with serious, metaphysical issues of survival and civilization vs. wilderness, boasts eerie images and awesome sounds. This unnerving outdoor adventure still ranks as the best film of Burt Reynolds' up and down career. And you'll never forget what happens to Ned Beatty.
VERDICT: "Matinée" - (Mixed reaction). These kinds of movies are usually movies that had some good things, but some bad things kept it from being amazing. This rating says to pay matinée prices to see at a theatre, buy an ex-rental or a cheap price of the DVD to own.
This review of Sadgati (1981) was written by Johnny T on 15 Oct 2011.
Sadgati has generally received positive reviews.
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