Review of The French Connection (1971) by Tonygreen — 05 Oct 2017
A great action / crime movie with an original and cohesive artistic vision. The film has some flaws but is well worth sticking with for the 2nd reel especially. A 'New Hollywood' classic.
The dialogue is *bad* particularly in the first half. But this is a *very* dialogue.
Light film, and is part of it's essential style. There are some technical flaws too, particularly the use of frame dropping to speed up some the chase shots which gives a jerky unrealistic effect. This appears only in the earlier action scenes.
The pacing of The French Connection is very unusual and works brilliantly. Some sequences are languid and beautiful. Action sequences are chaotic and frenetic and are brilliantly realised into extended action scenes.
The cinematography is georgeous and depicts a cold dirty city that seems on the verge of total collapse.
Most of all its a thrilling ride.
This review of The French Connection (1971) was written by Tonygreen on 05 Oct 2017.
The French Connection has generally received very positive reviews.
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