solarblast Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Just caught it the other night. The Narrow Margin. Quite a good mystery. I believe it was re-made in 1990 and starred Gene Hackman. I recall seeing it, but I believe this version had the better story despite its age, 1952. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbeckuaf Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 It's a totally awesome flick! Noir, suspense, tough as nails Charlie McGraw, sexy Marie Windsor, and a train, where the suspense and tension is always ramped up, or so it seems, by the claustrophia and constant movement! Dig it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibi Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 One of my favorite B movies (it is a B movie, Arturo?) I've seen it many times. I cant remember if the remake was the same title (it wasnt as good)......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredbaetz Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 The 1990 remake kept the same title was directed by Peter Hyams { "Outland", "2010", "The Presidio"} starred Gene Hackman and Anne Archer. Anne Archer's dad was John Archer the Federal agent in "White Heat" and many other films. An OK film,but the original was better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldbestar Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I enjoyed the remake even if it sagged towards the end. Gene Hackman and Anne Archer were the best part of the movie and you watched when they were on screen. Hackman didn't have Charles McGraw's typical square-jawed fearless cop persona but his moral courage and refusal to be bought made you wish he was for real. His discovery that Archer's character was not a "moll" but a brave total innocent he was "sworn to serve and protect" brings out his vulnerable side as he learns what doing the right thing is costing her besides possibly losing her life. I love the final court scene when the cornered murderer is sweating his conviction exactly the way Hackman told him he would. The movie is a bit too long during the last half but it's still pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibi Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I didnt like the changes they made in the story from the original. It's missing that twist towards the end....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldbestar Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 > {quote:title=Hibi wrote:}{quote}I didnt like the changes they made in the story from the original. It's missing that twist towards the end....... I'm watching the remake and will let you know how I feel about it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I like the original, by a narrow margin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibi Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 LOL. I like it by a WIDER margin............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibi Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 And the verdict? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldbestar Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 > {quote:title=Hibi wrote:}{quote}And the verdict? I'm sorry I took so long to reply. I liked it even better this time than before. The only thing I can fault is that wild ending with everybody hanging onto the train which I found mostly unbelievable. That last scene though, regarding the identity of the final killer, is a twist you don't expect. I like both versions as they are each capsules of their times. How each woman gets to the situation they're in is realistic for the era and they react in kind. Archer's character seems to have more personal conflict in deciding but that makes her choice to do right more inspiring. Of course I miss Marie Windsor whose performance in the original makes the surprise just that but Gene Hackman's cop is more emotionally revealing than Charles McGraw's and you enjoy seeing him stand up to and turn down the killers and, like him, see the mobster come to justice. I'll watch either one anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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