I finally saw this on DVD. The movie has the feel of a
masterpiece. It combines the very strong naturalistic acting
that made so many late sixties and early seventies feels
memorable with a strictly contemporary treatment of the
themes and behaviors (in this case, family, greed, and a
profoundly fucked up as well as confused society). This is
the best noir film I have seen in a long time, something
similar to what John Lau announced when the film had just
come out. The digital cinematography adds a look that is
definitely of this century. By the way, this is one of the
nastiest films you're likely to see. Who would have known
that veteran Lumet had another masterpiece in him?
Best,
mrt
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