Review of The Onion Field (1979) by Eugene T — 26 Jun 2010
Solid, if a bit dry, adaptation of Joseph Wambaugh's true crime classic. It gets off to an underwhelming start, and goes soft towards the end - but when the complexities of the characters start to come out, it coalesces into a compelling look at the criminal justice system and the lives it affects.
The cast is strong, with the notable exception of John Savage, who for some reason mumbles his way through his role.
This review of The Onion Field (1979) was written by Eugene T on 26 Jun 2010.
The Onion Field has generally received positive reviews.
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