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Red T It's not bad. Pretty much everything except the music is is decently made. The weakest point is this is very dry to watch and has almost no music to speak of at all. There is maybe music used twice in this for a few seconds and it feels so weird. Second, Holden is the best thing in this but only the main focus in say half the film. The other actors don't have the same charisma and the lines are sharp but a bit too sharp. It feels over the top at points. The camerawork is solid but this never really uses much atmosphere with the black and white. The ending isn't bad either and is probably the most memorable part. This feels like 2 seperate stories at times. Holden's personal stakes with O'Brien and than the main investigation. Whenever the camera isn't on Holden this ges very dry and boring at certain points especially during the congresional testamony. It can be hard to follow sometimes as well because the investigaion bounces around between different characters but it works half decently enough and its not long either. This needed better music, better atmosphere, and perhaps more focus on O'Brien in the investigative parts. If your a fan of any actors in this or a die hard Noir fan give this a try. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/21/23 Full Review j F It was often exciting and dynamic, but followed a cliched format. It did show the old Los Angeles in a gritty manner Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/14/23 Full Review Steve D Better on paper than in practice. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/20/23 Full Review Leaburn O Slightly corny crime noir detective story with a very basic premise. Pretty plain stuff that somehow won a Palme d'or Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/23/23 Full Review Bill B Interesting film with an unconventional ending. The main draw is the strong casting, with Holden, O'Brien and Begley squaring off. Some tense moments. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Overall, while the film takes a little while to get underway and carries a sluggish third act, I enjoyed this classic film. Considering there's a small cast here, I loved seeing the multiple layers and tough challenges leading characters must face throughout. With snappy dialogue and solid performances, The Turning Point is a good crime drama with outcomes that I can't say I saw coming. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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