It's in the acting

Night Falls On Manhattan review

Rated - 3.0 stars

By Zamy from London Avatar image

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9th September 2010

Having recently viewed a number of Sidney Lumet’s films the one thing they all have in common is strong acting performances of the best sort: natural and un-forced. I am sure this comes from a process of thorough rehearsal resulting in the actors being completely comfortable in scenes that are often difficult. This is not one of Lumet’s best films but it is still worth watching if you are interested in the art of the actor. Actually, it’s not a bad example of the thriller set in New York (almost a sub-genre of its own).

Zamy

About the reviewer: Zamy

Long time film watcher with a particular liking for the Golden Age of Hollywood and classics of World Cinema.

Titles rented: 552

Favourite actor: Cary Grant

Favourite director: Howard Hawks

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