Anatomy of a Murder
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Movie Reviews of Anatomy of a Murder
Movie Review: High praise from the highest source.
Summary: 5 Stars
Hollywood's most distinguished actor (let the record speak for itself) listed this and "It's a Wonderful Life" as his two favorite films. That comment really made me take notice, especially after considering Mr. Smith, Vertigo, Rear Window, Philadelphia Story, etc., etc. And I think he may be right. His character is a more mature, moderated version of George Bailey, but the role is especially challenging because the parameters of belief and subsequent disillusion must be so much more contained. Add to Stewart's performance the others by this perfect cast, along with a steady directing hand but the often erratic Preminger and Duke Ellington's best movie score, and the result is the ultimate courtroom drama--not to mention a great movie.Movie Review: Required Medium.
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie (and book) have set the bar for contemporary thrillers to follow. Enough superlatives have been rightly bestowed upon this movie by previous reviewers. I will not attempt to trump them. Just know that this movie is one of my favorites and is required viewing in my introduction to criminal justice survey courses. Very well done. Obviously, a five star rating without hesitation or reservation. Please see the inspirational novel as well: Anatomy of a Murder.
--JP
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Movie Review: Please release this in a widescreen version!
Summary: 5 Stars
Even though I was a criminal defense lawyer at the outset of my career, I haven't much to add to the plaudits here, other than that it felt realistic to me.
However, I did notice at the outset the standard "pan and scan" statement that the film had been reformatted to fit your screen - which means it was filmed in a widescreen format.
Why hasn't this film been released in a widescreen version? It's one of the all time classic films - it deserves it. I'll also bet that with Duke Ellington providing the score, there must be a stereo master of the music available, so a stereo mix shouldn't be hard to create - voices and sound effects are not that hard to isolate and locate in a stereo or surround sound field.
Movie Review: Vintage courtroom drama, Classic Stewart
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the all-time great courtroom dramas, this long but absorbing film follows the investigation and prosecution of an Army lieutenant who allegedly murdered the man who raped his wife. Intelligent, adult treatment of then-scandalous material and surprisingly assured direction from the hit-and-miss hand of Otto Preminger make this worthwhile. James Stewart as the defense attorney, George C. Scott as the prosecutor, Ben Gazarra as the lieutenant, and the ever-underrated Lee Remick as his wife head an all-star cast. Great Duke Ellington score. Note: Makes a great double dill with Sidney Lumet's equally good but very different courtroom drama, 12 Angry Men.Movie Review: The greatest courtroom drama ever filmed
Summary: 5 Stars
"Anatomy of a Murder" is an example of director Otto Preminger at his finest. Everything about the production is superb, including the script, actors, pace, photography, editing, and casting. What was particularly impressive was giving the part of the presiding judge in the trial to real life attorney Joseph Welch, from the infamous HUAC trials.
James Stewart's acting talents are well displayed, along with some wonderful parts played by Ben Gazarra,
Lee Remick, Arthur O'Connell and Eve Arden. The film is a rare treat for the younger generations who did
not see this 1959 classic--a must-see film for all.