A Stranger Among Us
by Sidney Lumet
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Actor: John Pankow, Lee Richardson, Melanie Griffith, Mia Sara, Tracy PollanDirector: Sidney Lumet
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Running Time: 110 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-06-03
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Movie Reviews of A Stranger Among Us
Movie Review: Really Bad
Summary: 1 Stars
Wow, this movie was horrible! First off, I should say that Melanie Griffith was hardly believable in her role. She should have been slotted as a social worker, and not a detective! The overall plot was weak and the sub-plots (Emily and her two co-worker potential lovers especially) were too cursory. There was not enough of anything to place this film into any genre really (i.e., drama, romance, action). Also in the script, so many things just don't add up.
But the worse thing to watch was the laughable portrayal of the Chassdim. I mean, you would think with a movie like this, they would at least hire in a consultant to make it seem half believable! The first thing I noticed is that men and women were touching cute a bit. That just would not be happening -- not even in the larger Orthodox Jewish community, much less the Chassidic community. The second issue was the two chassids (the one that was killed, and Mendel) setting up their own shidduchim. But the biggest issue was Eric Tahl's incredibly poor portrayal of a chassid -- going around and quoting kabbalah much less. He presents the kabbalah as the Jewish karma sutra and defies just about every aspect of male tznius (modesty).
The only redeeming aspect of this film was the cinematography. There were some great shots done including the funeral, the Friday night Shabbos meal and oneg (celebration after) and the final wedding. Other than that, it's pretty much a waste of a movie.
Summary of A Stranger Among Us
Academy Award(R)-nominated star Melanie Griffith (Best Actress nominee -- WORKING GIRL, 1988) turns in a winning performance as detective Emily Eden, a tough New York City cop forced to go undercover to solve a puzzling murder. Her search for the truth takes her into a secret world of unwritten law and unspoken power, a world where the only way out is deeper in! Delivering edge-of-your-seat excitement that won't let you go, this action-packed thriller is sure to entertain you with its sizzling star power, electrifying story, and nonstop surprises!Action & Adventure DVD Video
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