Review of The Conversation (1974) by Peter F — 07 May 2017
Of Francis Ford Coppola's four masterpieces (the other three being Apocalypse Now, and the first two Godfather films), The Conversation is the most subtle, eerie, and socially relevant. While the 70s birthed many conspiracy thrillers, this is one of the few that seems to have only grown in potency over time.
It's paranoid musings on the surveillance age certainly haven't become any less unsettling, and Gene Hackman's conscious plagued character (perhaps the actor's very best performance) really speaks to future generations that lost their privacy.
Excellent cinematography and sound too, as a picture like this obviously needs.
This review of The Conversation (1974) was written by Peter F on 07 May 2017.
The Conversation has generally received very positive reviews.
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