Review of Z (1969) by Kevin R — 07 Mar 2016
They wanted to kill me.
An outspoken political activist is brutally murdered in a mysterious and curios manner. As a relentless investigator researches the crime, witnesses turn up missing. As the case gets closer and closer to trial, the case begins falling apart. The investigator and judge will have a tough time getting to the bottom of the unfortunate events.
"That guy got rich selling one eye to an American.".
Costa-Gavras, director of Missing, Amen, The Ax, Mad City, Eden Is West, Capital, The Confession, Womanlight, Family Council, and State of Siege, delivers Z. The storyline for this picture is interesting but a bit long and could have been paced better. The acting is solid and the courtroom setting and drama is well executed.
"Seven other witnesses died before the trial.".
I recently came across this on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and had to see it. This wasn't perfect or a must see, but I enjoyed following the story and how it unfolds. This is worth seeing once but is not an all time classic.
"Let them kill each other.".
Grade: C+/B-.
This review of Z (1969) was written by Kevin R on 07 Mar 2016.
Z has generally received very positive reviews.
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