Review of The Sugarland Express (1974) by Eric M — 06 Sep 2015
A phenomenal examination of crime, justice, media and the role of police in the preservation of law and order, "The Sugarland Express" is Steven Spielberg's tour de force of a directorial debut that ranks among his finest work.
With utterly believable characters, an outlandish and engaging real-life situation, and excellent cinematography, the film poses provocative questions about uniquely American ideals: gun culture, vigilante justice, the role of the police, the influence of media upon the populace, and Stockholm syndrome.
A fascinating story filmed with a unique balance of humorous charm and palpable tension that only Spielberg could achieve, this is must-see for fans of cinema and makes an intriguing companion piece to Terrence Malick's "Badlands.
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This review of The Sugarland Express (1974) was written by Eric M on 06 Sep 2015.
The Sugarland Express has generally received positive reviews.
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