Review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) by Michael P — 02 Apr 2008
A frightening film made right before the end of John F. Kennedy's "Camelot", "Candidate" is just as intense today as it was back in 1962. Even though Frank Sinatra got top billing in this flick, it was really Laurence Harvey's portrayal of Raymond Shaw that took center stage; a lonely, broken and confused man who becomes an unwilling and unwitting pawn in a deadly Communist plot.
Like most movies of its time, the Communists were the main antagonists, but the brilliant stroke is that there is no face to that enemy; it could be anyone at any time and therefore Shaw (and the viewer) have no idea who to trust.
This film is a classic nail-biter that will keep you glued right until the final frame.
This review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) was written by Michael P on 02 Apr 2008.
The Manchurian Candidate has generally received very positive reviews.
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