The Silent Partner
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Movie Reviews of The Silent Partner
Movie Review: Best suspense film you've never seen!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this movie on HBO back in 1982, and it struck me as the best Hitchcock movie that Hitchcock never made. The Silent Partner is a deft mixtue of suspense and humor, with enough twists to keep one guessing until the very end. I used to own it on LaserDisc, and the film was grainy and the colors rather faded. I am pleased to report that the film has aged well, and the colors on this dvd are far richer than they were on Laser or HBO. The grain is still there, but it is not a distraction. If you like suspense films and have not seen his movie, you owe it to yourself to see it.
One last word: I wish Amazon would not allow reviews for a product prior to its release. There are a number of reviews here that were written long before the DVD release ( April 3). The film is, in fact, presented in a widescreen (1.85:1) aspect ratio. The cover is terrible, and whoever designed it Obviously never saw the film, but what is contained within the case is well worth watching. I wish people had the sense and integrity to actually view a product prior to posting a review of it.
Movie Review: Cat & Mouse... but who is the mouse?
Summary: 5 Stars
NO SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW
I first watched this film in 1978 on a double bill. This film received no publicity and suffered from the worst distribution of any film... EVER! Garth Drabinsky (Cineplex Odeon) produced this film with massive help from the Canadian Film Board. This film was a complete Canadian production and the major distributers bought it on the cheap for US distribution. The problem was that this film is probably one of the top 20 films made in the glorious 1970's. Easily on a level with "3 Days of the Condor".
You truly had to be "in the know" to see this movie... however, it is finally released in DVD. Now you can see one of the greatest "little" movies of all time. Tight script, well acted, and directed beautifully; however, this film was done on a small budget and it shows in the film stock used. Don't let this stop you from seeing a true classic from the 70's.
PS... Don't read any of the reviews that tell you anything about the plot... enjoy it for the first time with fresh eyes and "spoiler" free.
Movie Review: Don't Miss This One!
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember seeing this when it first came out and being blown away by the plot and the performances of Elliot Gould and Christopher Plummer. The scene where Christopher Plummer talks through the mail slot still gives me chills! (This ain't no Sound of Music feel-good scene!)And it is still fun to see John Candy in his early years as an actor. This movie would be great to re-make, but the original will always be a classic. The cover artwork is VERY misleading, however. Men walking with guns is not even a part of the plot- this is solely one man against one man and you can't help but root for Miles (Gould), who steals from his employer and covers up a murder! Anyway, you will not be disappointed in this one- it is truly a treasure from the past.Movie Review: One of the best thrillers done in the last 30 years
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent. Five stars! One of the best thrillers I've seen in the last 30 years. It's difficult to find such a perfect cast like Elliot Gould, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York and Celeine Lomez, together. Impeccable direction by Daryl Duke, who paid attention to every details with a quick mind. The film has one or two terrifying scenes and one hour and 40 minutes of real thrilling, from the first appearance of Plummer in the bank in front of a surprised clerk (Gould). The intelligent bank clerk plays a cat and mouse game with a psychoytic Plummer.
Gould also plays erotic scenes with Lomez and romantic moments with York.
Movie Review: Solid Canadian Thriller
Summary: 5 Stars
As stated by previous posters. do not let the generic looking dvd cover fool you. this is a Smart Canadian Thriller with a phenomenal cast. Set in Toronto , The Eatons Centre is home to a fictional Toronto banking establishment that is robbed by a mysterious man in a santa suit. The teller is aware of what is going down and plans to divi up the cash before the robbery takes place. Again a solid cast and great footage of 1970's Toronto as the backdrop. They don't make them like this anymore. highly recommended. film=5, dvdcover=0