Just saw this classic for the first time
It is nice to find decent movies that I have not seen. Steiger is deserving of the Oscar.
shareIt is nice to find decent movies that I have not seen. Steiger is deserving of the Oscar.
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The scene in Steiger's living room between two men talking about marriage & loneliness.
"You ever been married?"
"No." - Tibbs
"Ever been close to it?"
It do not get better than that.
It's flat out wonderful.
This is a good mystery. Poitier's response line "They call me Mr Tibbs" is well delivered. I want to see the film of that name now where Mr Tibbs plays out in San Francisco. 'Heat' is a very good movie. I've rated it 8/10.
shareGreat film that works as a solid message movie and an engaging mystery thriller.
shareA solid film. Not sure about Best Picture. But solid
shareI hadn't watched the film for a long time and I was a bit surprised how good Steiger was. Perhaps it's an age thing? When you're younger you watch the hero - Poitier. When you're older it's the character Steiger plays that catches the eye.
shareIt is a good movie. I too am not sure it's worthy of being a Best Picture as I'd give it a 7 or 7.5 out of 10.
Steiger is very good and delivers the best performance of the film. I like Poitier but some of his delivery in his interactions with Steiger feels a bit forced and unnatural at times.
'68 was a difficult year for the Oscars, honestly. I've seen all the major category nominees at least once and from the viewpoint of the moviegoer I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to make just one choice in each category. They truly were every one of them top-drawer and deserving.
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