Review of The Conversation (1974) by Ginette G — 12 Jul 2008
Talk about inability to trust! Hackman surely succeed at portraying this super efficient private detective, really a deeply conflicted man, haunted by his fears and isolation, umbelievable guarded and unable to trust, get comforted or even relax or having a good time (unless he's playing saxophone).
Having recently watched Das Leben der Anderen, I couldn't help but remember that other meticulous, lonesome East German secret agent. But that's so another story. Watch The Conversation for a very interesting acting from Hackman (first time for me seeing him in a role like this one), paused, elegant Coppola story-telling, and very young Harrison Ford.
The movie sure leaves you thinking about technology and private life.
This review of The Conversation (1974) was written by Ginette G on 12 Jul 2008.
The Conversation has generally received very positive reviews.
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