Review of Witness (1985) by Derek B — 20 May 2016

A solid thriller with an insight into Amish culture.

This review of Witness (1985) was written by Derek B on 20 May 2016.

Witness has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Broyax (884) on 28 Sep 2018

Peter Weir fait en général dans le film social, aussi n'est-il pas surprenant que son Witness n'ait de polar que le nom et soit réduit à…

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By Daniel C (1,809) on 22 Aug 2015

This is a solid movie, well-acted and suspenseful…

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 29 Jan 2015

Peter Weir's creeping, atmospheric direction and Harrison Ford's fantastic performance give this stealthily tense thriller a heart and an edge…

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By Mike W (1,027) on 09 Aug 2017

Really entertaining story about a guy who has to hide out for a few weeks from dirty cops and is forced to do so at an Amish town…

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By Stephen W (423) on 09 Sep 2016

Very much underrated and forgotten as far as Harrison Ford's filmography is concerned. A total recommend. McGillis is fantastic…

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By Fong K (647) on 09 Sep 2016

Very much underrated and forgotten as far as Harrison Ford's filmography is concerned. A total recommend. McGillis is fantastic…

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By Tori H (138) on 14 Nov 2015

If you want to know about the life of Amish people, this is it…

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By Tina S (473) on 18 Jul 2016

Show film to my daughters, they immediately make an Amish pinterest board…

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By Ryan H (2,006) on 09 Sep 2016

Very much underrated and forgotten as far as Harrison Ford's filmography is concerned. A total recommend. McGillis is fantastic…

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By Masterriley (204) on 21 Apr 2017

Witness is a great movie with a simple yet interesting premise about a murder that a young boy, Sam, witnesses in a bathroom…

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