Review of Sadgati (1981) by Ricardo O — 05 Feb 2011
"Squeal like a pig!".
One of the best films of the '70s without a doubt. John Boorman's masterpiece. his direction throughout is superb. Real shame that cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond wasn't nominated for his work. It's just as great as his work for Close Encounters Of the Third Kind and The Deer Hunter. It's also too bad that Jon Voight didn't get a nomination. He is great along with Burt Reynolds, who has never been better, and Ned Beatty, in his screen debut. There is also some excellent editing throughout. A tremendous work of cinema that is shocking, horrifying, thrilling, suspenseful, and straight up great. They don't make adventure films like these anymore, and it's too bad. The "squeal like a pig" scene is the reason many consider it a horror film, although it isn't. But that scene is still intense. Can't recommend this movie enough. 10/10.
"Where you goin' city boy?!".
This review of Sadgati (1981) was written by Ricardo O on 05 Feb 2011.
Sadgati has generally received positive reviews.
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