Narrow Margin
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Movie Reviews of Narrow Margin
Movie Review: Pure Gene.
Summary: 4 Stars
An otherwise run of the mill thriller is made into something rather special,courtesy of an excellent performance from Gene Hackman.A simple plot outline sees Gene as a District Attorney who takes it upon himself to protect a murder witness (Anne Archer) and escort her to safety,to testify agianst the mobsters responsible.The Couple decide to board on a train,soon to discover that a pair of professional killers are stalking them.Some good Cinematography,great plot twist's and action scenes,and Gene's performance make this a very entertaining film. Artisan have transferred this film to DVD in it's original aspect ratio of 2.35:1,which is enhanced for 16x9 T.V.'s.The transfer is very good throughout,edge enhancement is evident,as is the occasional grainy scene,but this never distracts.The sound quality on this DVD is 2.0 Channel Dolby Surround.It is very clear,defined,and has no hissing,drop-out/background noise,or distortion related problems.This disc has only one Theatrical trailer as an extra,plus some production notes and cast and crew information.Overall,because this disc was so cheap,the lack of extras was somewhat inevitable,but, it's a very good film,the picture quality is better than average,so it was well worth the price.A must for any Gene Hackman fan.Movie Review: MISSED BEING A CLASSIC BY A "NARROW MARGIN" INDEED
Summary: 4 Stars
If it weren't for the rushed ending, this movie'd be listed high up there with LA Confidential and Fugitive in terms of an action packed thriller. And for good reason -- it's lean, crisp, and nail-biting suspense. The original movie, a 1952 noir with the same name, had a stunning Charles McGraw cameo as well, but I am one of those who don't usually drool over B&W prints. This new version has some mild adjustments, e.g., the rail trip that makes the movie is now based entirely on a Canadian train ride. In that, the claustrophobic train interior is contrasted very well with the wide open Canadian wilderness. The cinematography and the screenplay are immaculate.
Gene Hackman is riveting. Tension is built through a series of one-on-one confrontations, each with electric undercurrents. The best by far is the gentlemanly chat between Hackman and James Sikking (one of the villians also aboard the same train) in the dining car.
What does the movie in, and leaves you with a lame parting shot is the super-quick ending. After the whole breathless action-packed rigmarole of getting a witness to LA, the case indicting a mafia boss happens all too soon to give a fitting closure. But don't let this stop you if you're into suspense films.
Great thriller!
Movie Review: Train to Asylum
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one of the best movies Gene Hackman has made. An excellent thriller. He plays the part of a deputy D.A. trying to bring a witness back to court in the U.S. but is being tracked by killers. Some beautiful scenery in Canada as he spirits his witness from a cabin and takes her to the train that will wind through the countryside. The action is non-stop with a helicopter chasing them shooting machine guns to the men hunting them on the train. A game of cat and mouse aboard the train is tense. It has you wondering who exactly is after her, and who are just passengers. Great cast with many familiar faces. Reminds you a little of a Hitchock style like "The Lady Vanishes". I highly recommend it. The DVD doesn't have much in the way of features but subtitles. Good quality picture and sound. If you enjoyed this be sure to catch "The Package" and "Enemy of the State".Movie Review: Gene Rocks!!!
Summary: 3 Stars
Gene Hackman is surely one of the greatest living actors. Even in a film like Narrow Margin, Hackman rises above the material. The Plot - Woman sees murder, Woman flees. Hackman tracks her down and must bring her back to testify. The Twist is it all takes place on a train. The tension is so thick you can cut it with a knife. Hackmans character is a tough guy in the best sense of the word, not like a Stallone or a Swartzenegger character. We see and Feel Hackmans pain. Anne Archer is also fine as the Woman in question. Also with J.T and M.Emmett Walsh,And James B Seking. The Dvd has no extras but for the price it's not bad.Movie Review: takes you to the edge of suspense (but no further)
Summary: 2 Stars
I saw this in the theater whe it came out. The ads said "It takes you to the edge of suspense." And it did, just to the edge, not to actual suspense, just the edge. Stick to Fleicher's noir classic.