Fueled by a gripping performance from Al Pacino

Rating: 8/10 (9 February 2019)

A man robs a bank to pay for his lover's operation; it turns into a hostage situation and a media circus.
Framed by great work from director Sidney Lumet and fueled by a gripping performance from Al Pacino, Dog Day Afternoon offers a finely detailed snapshot of people in crisis with tension-soaked drama shaded in black humor. As much as it is about a deeply troubled individual, "Dog Day Afternoon" is about a shift toward exploitation in the American media via live television.
Strong performances and forward-thinking situations make this political thriller an exceptionally vibrant film experience.