Conversation

pros: Masterful storytelling that takes it's time.

cons: Slow pacing may turn some off.

A PARANOID CLASSIC

THE FOLLOWING REVIEW IS FOR THE NEW BLU-RAY RELEASE OF THIS MOVIE NOT LISTED AS SUCH ON EPINIONS. In... See Full Review

pros: Incredible audio, rich experience.

cons: What was then cutting edge spy gear would be technologically passe by today's standards.

I Know He Watches Me

§ Legend Harry Caul (Gene Hackman) achieved notoriety in surveillance circles for having bugged... See Full Review

pros: writing, acting, directing, paranoia, 70s

cons: n/a

The Conversation (1974)

It starts with a camera’s dazzling longshot from high above, a slow telephoto zoom that begins... See Full Review

pros: Terrific acting, directing, editing, cinematography, etc. One of the best cinematic character studies

cons: Slow paced, dark, surreal and still too relevant.

The Conversation: When the watchers get watched.

With the recent revelations (More like flat out admittance), that the Bush Administration have been... See Full Review

pros: Excellent performance by Hackman. Decent script and direction. Old school analog bugging equipment a hoot.

cons: Pacing borders on slow. Looks a bit on the low-budget side.

Tales From the Surveilence Society (c. 1974)

"The Conversation" is the story of Harry Caul. Harry is the best recording artist on the West Coast.... See Full Review

pros: Superb sound design, expert acting, intriguing thought-provoking story. Moody atmosphere.

cons: Is the final scene unraveling a wee bit over the top?

The Innovative Use of Sound in The Conversation

Back in 1974, Francis Ford Coppola&#146s The Conversation employed a soundtrack in such a creative a... See Full Review

pros: A magnificent collection of talent, some seen in a light that led to great careers.

cons: Story: character driven; moves to a shattering, lonely human conclusion. Not for the Wham-Bam Set.

THE CONVERSATION Is Renewed in Our Time -- A Simply Crispy "How They Started W/O."

When Jim Hougan published *Spooks, his seminal study of a growing, almost unholy Post-World War II... See Full Review

pros: Acting, script, wonderful tension-building movie

cons: Too slow for ADHD audiences...they, especially, should be FORCED to watch it!

Who Watches The Watchers?

Harry Caul is a professional eavesdropper. He's been one for twenty years, and has worked for gover... See Full Review

pros: Intelligent script, brilliant direction, powerful ending, terrific Gene Hackman performance.

cons: None.

He'd kill us if he got the chance

Francis Coppola's The Conversation is often called one of the best films of the 1970's. That, of cou... See Full Review

pros: the plot, the actors, the director

cons: no

They can hear you.

This has to be one of the best movies from the seventies. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and with... See Full Review