Product: French Connection [VHS] (1971)
Rating: 4.0
A Snapshot
This 1971 movie shows the powerful Gene Hackman as the narcotics cop Popeye Doyle. Although he is a central character, I would be hard pressed to say the movie was about him. Instead, the movie covers a particular drug deal that Doyle and his partner come across. You see a seasoned policeman following his hunches and a terrific chase scene.The best part of the movie is that nothing is over-explained. If you are used to having the movie go into detail to show you why a character is angry about life, then you will probably not follow this movie. The script keeps to the snapshot of Doyle's life, but particular scenes will tell you volumes about Popeye Doyle. The writer did not think it was necessary to spend long segments on the background. This is a more intelligent film.I would recommend this film.