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February 18, 2005

The French Connection - 6

A pretty standard cop movie, standard in the sense that most films in the genre are based on it in some way. It was made in 1971 with Gene Hackman (his much younger days). It brings to light the convictions and determination required to really take down those who want to commit crimes. In this instance it is drug dealing. This movie uses a good story-telling technique, letting the audience figure out what is happening and what is going to happen (this is the case in most mystery type movies). In the end, what you do starts to become what you are, that can be both for blessing and for curse.

1 comment:

Jason said...

It also has the best car chase in cinematic history....