The Late/Great Sidney Lumet's 'The Morning After' is a A Well-Done Mystery Thriller! The narrative holds you, at most times. Also, the performances are ace!
'The Morning After' Synopsis: A woman wakes up next to a murdered man. Did she do it herself, and if not, is she in danger herself?
'The Morning After' is definitely a worthy watch. But, the Writing could've been tighter. James Hicks's Screenplay is good, of course. But, I wasn't thoroughly engrossed in the first-hour. I did like the characters all through, but they deserved a more interesting fate in the first-hour. The second-hour, however, picks up momentum & the culmination, when the culprit is revealed, is superb.
Lumet's Direction is excellent, as always. He has handled every scene with conviction. Cinematography & Editing are fine.
Performance-Wise: Jeff Bridges is natural to the core, enacting his part like a pro. Jane Fonda is terrific, despite a few hammy moments. The Late/Great Raul Julia is the scene-stealer, undoubtedly. What a stellar performance!
On the whole, 'The Morning After' packs a punch.
'The Morning After' Synopsis: A woman wakes up next to a murdered man. Did she do it herself, and if not, is she in danger herself?
'The Morning After' is definitely a worthy watch. But, the Writing could've been tighter. James Hicks's Screenplay is good, of course. But, I wasn't thoroughly engrossed in the first-hour. I did like the characters all through, but they deserved a more interesting fate in the first-hour. The second-hour, however, picks up momentum & the culmination, when the culprit is revealed, is superb.
Lumet's Direction is excellent, as always. He has handled every scene with conviction. Cinematography & Editing are fine.
Performance-Wise: Jeff Bridges is natural to the core, enacting his part like a pro. Jane Fonda is terrific, despite a few hammy moments. The Late/Great Raul Julia is the scene-stealer, undoubtedly. What a stellar performance!
On the whole, 'The Morning After' packs a punch.