What’s Aged the Best?
Location photography, conspiracy-thriller construction, early death, dentistry horror, reversals, deposit boxes, running skills, Steadicam use, and Devane
In the discussion (11)
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- Authentic New York and Paris location shooting is praised. — Chris Ryan
- Doc’s death staging outside the modernist building is praised. — Chris Ryan
- Knowing the conspiracy makes Elsa’s surveillance and other clues more rewarding on rewatch. — Chris Ryan
- Roy Scheider dying earlier than expected is praised as an effective star misdirection. — Bill Simmons
- The film’s use of dentistry as torture remains potent. — Chris Ryan
- Janeway’s apparent rescue of Babe becoming another interrogation is praised as a plot reversal. — Chris Ryan
- Movie scenes involving safety-deposit boxes are called reliably watchable. — Bill Simmons
- Babe’s highway-ramp jump is praised despite its physical improbability. — Bill Simmons
- Babe’s marathon training paying off during his escape is praised. — Bill Simmons
- The film is credited as an early Steadicam production and the first such movie released. — Bill Simmons
- William Devane’s 1976–77 run and his performance are praised. — Bill Simmons