This Film Doesn't Mess Around

Rating: 9/10 (14 May 2020)

Dog Day Afternoon has some of the best cinematic pacing I've ever seen. No frills, no dancin' around, it just kicks off with a bang and let's you follow the events as they unfold with the characters. This plus a lack of a musical score help create a superbly real feature film.
Al Pacino's finest performance I've ever seen him in and he's wonderfully complimented by the talents of the late great John Cazale. All of the supporting actors did a remarkable job as well under the brilliant directing of Sidney Lumet.
This film grips you from the beginning and doesn't let go.