Review of Striking Distance (1993) by Karen P — 31 Jul 2017

I grew up in Pittsburgh and the film captured the time period in which it was filmed perfectly. It displayed how this area is in fact a great place to fil : I also liked that a main character going through emotive stress can still have a heart born out in the lack of misogyny so often promoted in such heros in like minded action cop flicks and by the fact that the seemingly 'macho' guy like the character in True Grit also had a cat he loved.

..and if you think that is nothing I can tell as one concerned for animal welfare in this area, people started to talk about being kinder to cats (that can be very abused her over the whole macho crap) and dogs (dog fighting is an issue here & throwing kittens into dog matches) .

..because everyone who watched it here saw a tough guy be gentle with and or take in and care about a cat. The film had a strong female character and love interest that at no time came off as weak or who was used to promote a sexualized form of misogyny so prominent in modern film.

Again the view from all areas of the city to all other parts of the city was rich with landmarks and the unique quality that makes this city it's own special place: both light and dark, both gritty and scenically beautiful.

An underrated film due in part to the leads press at the time which was leaning toward downing him if he was not in a so called masterpiece, which happens to most actors over time and at different periods in their lives.

For perhaps the true main character ...the city itself... the film is worth the watch.