Product: French Connection [VHS] (1971)
Rating: 5.0
The Action Film That Paved The Way
There's something special about New York movies. Good ones capture the city, not merely as backdrop, but as a character in itself. The French Connection is a bonafide New York movie in every sense of the word.The cold New York weather, the celebrated chase between a mere car and a powerful subway train, the compelling performances, and the knowledge of this being a true story, combine to make one of the best films of all time.Some may say that over time, it comes off a little slow compared to today's action films. But don't look for a Van Damm film here. Look for, and experience the intelligence of this film, the driven characterization, and the haunting performances. This is movie making at its best.