Review of Under Fire (1983) by Stephen C — 25 Oct 2010
"I dont take sides,i take pictures".
Vastly underated 80s movie ,that probably got caught in the slip stream of Salvador and the Killing Fields which is a real shame as this film is just as good as those 2 films.
Nick Nolte is excellent a photo jourmnalist working in Nicaragua during the civil war in 1979 who gives us the above statement but towards the end of the film has to take a side in order to get a story.
Gene Hackman plays Noltes boss and Love rival and of course being Gene Hackman he is excellent in the role.
Joanna Cassidy(what Happened to her?) is great as the woman in both mens lives.
What helps here is the script by future director Ron Shelton never lets the love triangle element get in the way ofthe overall political story.
Roger Spootiswoode keeps every thing moving along briskly and the supporting cast of Ed Harris ,ricahrd Masur and a suitably shady Jean Louis Trinigant all add to the films power.
Jerry Goldsmiths score is one of his best and the films message is still relevant to todays global situations.
Do your self a favour an rediscover this 80s gem.
This review of Under Fire (1983) was written by Stephen C on 25 Oct 2010.
Under Fire has generally received positive reviews.
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