Review of The Conversation (1974) by Darryl J — 01 Oct 2008
This film surprised me because I was just expecting a thriller but it is ultimately a character study and what a character it is! Harry Caul,acted perfectly be Gene Hackman, is a troubled man,to say the least.
His job is sort of ironic because of his extreme reluctance to let anyone know the real him. It's also a sort of psychological device for him because it lets him stay in control. You can see how frustrated and angry he gets in the scenes when he realizes that he isn't in control after all.
The sound in this film is integral. From just the regular audio to the soundtrack. It's something that heightens the tension and mood in the film exponentially. Francis Ford Coppola's wonderful direction makes you just as paranoid as Harry.
There are scenes in here that will be embedded in my memory forever(the overflowing toilet,dream sequence,last scene,etc). This is a refreshing reminder that thrillers don't have to be something you forget afterwards but something you can come back to and discover something new each time.
This review of The Conversation (1974) was written by Darryl J on 01 Oct 2008.
The Conversation has generally received very positive reviews.
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