Review of The China Syndrome (1979) by Judith Martin for Washington Post — 04 Jun 2013
Ultimately, Lemmon's performance is what makes The China Syndrome work: The script contains its share of technical jargon and clunky exposition, but his subtle transformation from complacency to anger to panic tells the story in raw emotional terms.
The China Syndrome is ultimately a story about how the potential for human error can trump science and reason, and few actors have ever been as unmistakably human as Lemmon.
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This review of The China Syndrome (1979) was written by Judith Martin and published by Washington Post on 04 Jun 2013.
The China Syndrome has generally received very positive reviews.
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