Absence of Malice
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Movie Reviews of Absence of Malice
Movie Review: ABSENCE OF MALICE!
Summary: 5 Stars
SEE the star of "Cool Hand Luke" and "The Sting" attack the star of "Gidget" and "The Flying Nun!" in this CRITICAL EXAMINATION of the FOURTH ESTATE! Is PAUL NEWMAN involved with organized crime or is he AN INNOCENT MAN? Does journalist SALLY FIELD care about the TRUTH or just getting the STORY? Written by former reporter KURT LUETKE, enjoy this study of the POWER and PRIVILEGE of the PRESS! SEE Wilford Brimley come in at the end and put everybody in their place! Another social commentary film from director SYDNEY POLLACK!Movie Review: HE SAID SHE SAID
Summary: 5 Stars
ABSENCE OF MALICE features performances by Paul Newman and Sally Fields at their very best. When a labor leader comes up dead a legal "chess game" ensues between an "honest" legal organization and an honorable member of a mob family (Newman). As the media gets involved the plot not only thickens, it literally solidifies, carrying all involved down with it.
Wilford Brimley is absolutely terrific and, when the dust settles, seems to be the only member of the establishment with a brain in his head.
THE HORSEMAN
Movie Review: Ethics are a good thing
Summary: 5 Stars
A very enjoyable film and quite topical in today's arena of "fair and balanced" journalism. The impact of what is in print and how lives are impacted - perhaps even ended - make this a compelling film. Credibility is tested in some aspects but this is a lot of story to tell in a short period of time. Some shortcuts can be forgiven.
Put it in, put on the popcorn and enjoy. And then watch our "cable" news channels and decide whether the film's lesson was ever learned. Hint: No.
Movie Review: Watch This Film
Summary: 5 Stars
Like many of you, I first saw this film on television years ago. I liked it then so I bought it this week. This film stands up to the test of time.
Paul Newman give an excellent restrained performance, as does Sally Field.
But the best scene in the film is when Paul assaults Sally at his warehouse and tears her blouse. It is her reaction afterward that sells this movie.
Add this movie to your Newman collection.
Movie Review: Absence of Malice
Summary: 5 Stars
This a great story and a wonderful production. I've always appreciated it and decided to add it to my movie collection. There couldn't have been a better couple than Paul Newman and Sally Field to cast in their respective parts. And, it has a balanced ending, something that Hollywood sems to be forgetting how to create.