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www.cinescene.com - : Although the film has gained a reputation in some quarters as an underappreciated gem, I was sorely disappointed by this lackluster attempt at film noir. To be sure, Hackman is never less than solid in the lead role, and some of the dialogue (by Alan Sharp) is pleasantly pungent. Moseby was an example of a new kind of movie detective - at the mercy of events rather than in command of them. But the plot's twists and turns make no sense (implausible even at first glance) and the acting from Hackman's supporting cast is mediocre. more...
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www.filmcritic.com - : We pick up the story with Los Angeles detective Harry Moseby (Gene Hackman), a P.I. who's hired by a wealthy woman to track down her runaway daughter (Melanie Griffith in her first speaking part and already taking off her clothes), who's run off to the Florida Keys. Almost at random, a secondary plot develops, involving a murderous movie stunt coordinator. Meanwhile, Harry's wife is cheating on him, and Harry confronts the guy on at least two different occasions. more...
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