In the Heat of the Night
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Movie Reviews of In the Heat of the Night
Movie Review: What Can I Say
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is a classic and one that truly eans the title. Top Notch acting, fine mellow-drama and a mystery that still works today. This is the movie where the classic line of "They call me Mr. Tibbs" is uttered and it is still as powerful today as iut must have been upon its theatrical release. In my opinion, this is the movie that Sidney should have won the Oscar for (A Raisin in the Sun should have been a winner too, but he wasn't even nominated for it), and not the bland, Lillies of the Field, as he truly shows his power as an actor. Rod Steiger delivers a strong performance as well and the ending scenes (especially the one at his home) really cause you to think about who his character is in relation to his surroundings. If you haven't seen it, take a chance on thee purchase, yuou will not be disappointed.Movie Review: AN ALL-AROUND POWERHOUSE FILM
Summary: 5 Stars
Still packs a mean punch against racial stereotyping over 40 years later. Sidney Poitier/Rod Steiger in what was amongst both actor's finest hours. 1967's Academy Award winning Best Motion Picture, and Rod Steiger's Best Actor Oscar win. But no nomination for Mr. Poitier. Some have speculated that was due to a probable split in voting with his other 1967 blockbuster "To Sir With Love."
One of my most memorable childhood movie moments was that of Mr. Poitier's character Virgil Tibbs being slapped by a powerful southern white man for "stepping out of line," and he slapping him back just as authoritatively. Maybe nothing now, but 40 years ago that was almost unheard of. Powerful directing from Norman Jewison, and outstanding original music score from Quincy Jones.
Movie Review: "They call me Mister Tibbs ! "
Summary: 5 Stars
Has to be the best line in the movie one of the best ever lines right up there with "Go ahead punk make my day", and "We dont need no stiken badges". This is a very realistic protral of the 60's south. I rember it well when everyone was proud about their fathers rank in the KKK. It was hard to beleave that life ment so little if you were not white or if you supported unpoular causes. Sidney Poitier is acclamed for his preformance in this movie and I agree it is excellant but hands down Rod Stiger steals the movie with his portrail of a small town sherif. A true classic that will never grow old and has an accurate feel of the time.Movie Review: Still great fun due to the Poitier-Steiger pairing...
Summary: 5 Stars
The racism in this film may be a bit dated now, even in the deep south, where blacks holding high positions in police work is no longer a novelty. The movie, however, still holds my attention when I find it on television, although I must have seen it 20 times since its first release. I like Steiger's work best, but Sidney is also at a high level here. The supporting cast is uniformly good as well. If you have never seen this, take a rental and enjoy yourself. The film's success eventually led to a multi-season TV series starring Carroll O'Connor, and that had some good moments, too, but never equalled the big screen version.Movie Review: Great Murder Mystery with race overtones
Summary: 5 Stars
If you haven't seen this Academy Award winning movie from 1967, you are missing one of the best dramas regarding race relations and murder ever
filmed. It stars Sydney Poitier and Rod Steiger. Poitier is a black
northern policeman on vacation in the south, while Steiger is a police
chief in Mississippi. When an important rich white man is murdered,
Poitier is picked up at the train station because he is black and not
a known resident. What ensues is suspenseful, funny at times, and has
many twists and turns to keep the viewer guessing.