Review of The Panic in Needle Park (1971) by Hassan V — 05 Jun 2012
This is the film that supposedly threw Al Pacino in the beam of quality actors, and it's no surprise, he is charismatic and richly tragic in his portrayal of the addict Bobby; Kitty Winn's performance is great too.
However, unlike other gritty films uncovering the sleaze of society during the 70's such as Midnight Cowboy, Serpico or Taxi Driver, this one does not age well. It feels quite dated but you can see how fresh it must have been for the time.
This review of The Panic in Needle Park (1971) was written by Hassan V on 05 Jun 2012.
The Panic in Needle Park has generally received positive reviews.
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