The Pelican Brief
1993 film
Bill Simmons · Chris Ryan · Sean Fennessey · Amanda Dobbins
Aired December 12, 2023
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The Pelican Brief
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Tony Goldwyn
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What’s Aged the Best?
Shepard; Sneller routine; disguises; chemistry; Goldwyn; newspapers; secret room; New Orleans; following a cab; names; Pakula; conspiracy theorists; jogging clothes; FBI pressure; barking dog
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- Sam Shepard’s presence and romantic appeal remain strong. — Amanda Dobbins
- The covert Mr. Sneller contact routine remains appealing.
- Darby’s pigtails, sunglasses, wig and Knicks cap make her disguises memorable.
- Roberts and Shepard have strong chemistry despite the problematic professor-student relationship. — Bill Simmons
- Tony Goldwyn is effective as an unpleasant schemer. — Bill Simmons
- A newspaper-centered thriller remains appealing.
- The secret room used to film the boss is a memorable feature. — Chris Ryan
- New Orleans is an excellent filming location. — Chris Ryan
- The request to follow another taxi is a classic pleasure. — Chris Ryan
- Darby Shaw and Gray Grantham are admired character names. — Bill Simmons
- Pakula’s later career revival restores his standing as a thriller director, though Tony Scott is preferred by one response for the 1990s.
- Self-publishing conspiracy theorists are a joking affirmative selection. — Amanda Dobbins
- Jogging outfits and shorter men’s shorts have returned to fashion. — Amanda Dobbins
- Presidential pressure on the FBI recalls modern disputes over investigative independence.
- A dog suddenly barking at an already endangered character remains an effective thriller device. — Bill Simmons
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