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The House on Carroll Street
Emily Crane is fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, and takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. One day her attention is drawn to a noisy argument being conducted largely in German in a neighbouring house, the more so since one of those involved is her main senator prosecutor. Starting to look into things, she gradually enlists the help of FBI officer Cochran who was initially detailed to check her out. Just as well when things turn nasty
| Release : | 1988 |
| Rating : | 6.1 |
| Studio : | Orion Pictures, Orion, |
| Crew : | Director of Photography, Director, |
| Cast : | Kelly McGillis Jeff Daniels Mandy Patinkin Jessica Tandy Jonathan Hogan |
| Genre : | Drama Thriller |
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Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.
One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
Blistering performances.
Released the same year as "The Accused"--a better film that received plenty of attention by critics and the media--"The House on Carroll Street" is another Kelly McGillis vehicle, but it suffered from a lack of interest.McGillis plays Kathryn Murphy, an editor for "Life" magazine who loses her job after being targeted in a 1951 Senate hearing by the zealous committee that capitalized on the Red Scare.She takes a lesser job but unexpectedly (and very coincidentally) finds herself embroiled in a dangerous intrigue.Unfortunately, the script lacks motivation for some actions taken by Murphy. As she plays sleuth, there are some Hitchcockian touches, but they only serve to remind the viewer of how this film is lacking.Shot in Manhattan, the exteriors are sometimes interesting.Jeff Daniels is an FBI agent who is charged with investigating Ms. Murphy. Mandy Patinkin plays the heavy. And Jessica Tandy plays the strict employer who is reluctantly charmed by Murphy's disarming demeanor.This period piece does a good job of recalling the fifties, but the meat of this story leaves one wanting.
Although the film's story-line is fiction, the facts of this low-key thriller are based on truth and provide a 'what if' scenario that keeps the viewer engaged. The director, Peter Yates, captured a style of filming and cinematography that makes it feel almost like an undiscovered Hitchcock film. Kelly McGillis is believable, although perhaps not quite the typical Hitchcock blonde, and Jeff Daniels may sound a bit too modern in some of his speech inflections, but Everything else about this film reeked of authenticity, from the genuine feel of the sets and authentic but real clothing, to the dialogue. I don't know why this film rated only a middlin score with viewers - perhaps they were expecting more of an action thriller,rather than the political intrigue style of thriller that it is.
All the time this girl was running. And at final reject an facile end. It was so natural from a woman point of view to reject an agent who loves she. She is blonde ?! I see now you need 10 lines to admit it is a comment. Well: All this movie I see this girl alone against all. Fighting for his Idea or right. You can see this girl as a "don Quijote" one. Impresionant is that succeed to convince the people around her ... is like a warm wind of springtime, arising the flowers up at sun. This was not a typical Hollywood movie, it was a MOVIE. Why 10 lines of text ? I'll repeat tree times the text. Is unfair: I have few opinions about to share and now I must make a dissertation about it ? well I am not Tolstoi ... All the time this girl was running. And at final reject an facile end. It was so natural from a woman point of view to reject an agent who loves she. She is blonde ?! I see now you need 10 lines to admit it is a comment. Well: All this movie I see this girl alone against all. Fighting for his Idea or right. You can see this girl as a "don Quijote" one. Impresionant is that succeed to convince the people around her ... is like a warm wind of springtime, arising the flowers up at sun. This was not a typical Hollywood movie, it was a MOVIE. All the time this girl was running. And at final reject an facile end. It was so natural from a woman point of view to reject an agent who loves she. She is blonde ?! I see now you need 10 lines to admit it is a comment. Well: All this movie I see this girl alone against all. Fighting for his Idea or right. You can see this girl as a "don Quijote" one. Impresionant is that succeed to convince the people around her ... is like a warm wind of springtime, arising the flowers up at sun. This was not a typical Hollywood movie, it was a MOVIE.
This movie had its moments, but i actually enjoyed it. Hitchcock style film with an interesting plot. If you like hitchcock, you will like this. The cast is good with Kelly McGillis and Jeff Daniels very well casted and Mandy Patinkin is excellent in a rare role.
