The Thin Blue Line (1988) Reviews
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful Repeated re-enactments of the murder of a Dallas Police Office illustrate that eyewitness accounts would almost be darkly comical were it not for the tragic circumstances they are ultimately trying ... Read More Repeated re-enactments of the murder of a Dallas Police Office illustrate that eyewitness accounts would almost be darkly comical were it not for the tragic circumstances they are ultimately trying to retell. This was a groundbreaking documentary by a director with a unique visual style. Errol Morris has made other equally interesting films, but this one has a pace and feel like no other recent documentary. The musical score was exceptional (it will stay in your head) and this film proved that arriving at the truth does not necessarily mean seeing it with your own eyes. I would urge anyone who likes documentaries to rent this film. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful I saw this in my Intro to Film class and I thought that it was very interesting. While watching it I knew exactly who the real cop killer was and how the witness stories were not to be trusted. This ... Read More I saw this in my Intro to Film class and I thought that it was very interesting. While watching it I knew exactly who the real cop killer was and how the witness stories were not to be trusted. This was really great and it got me interested in another crime documentary (The trials of Darry Hunt) which I am adding to my queue also. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful Some of the reviewers of this film just don't get it. This is a film about the eye witnesses perception of the truth. The ambiguity of the eye witnesses testimony is the real point of this movie. ... Read More Some of the reviewers of this film just don't get it. This is a film about the eye witnesses perception of the truth. The ambiguity of the eye witnesses testimony is the real point of this movie. Their testimonies were accurate, but not the truth. It is interesting to note that the facts of what really happened were never explored in this film. This was done intentionally. The stunning technical preciseness and clarity of the film was meant to offset the muddled and confusing testimony. It is not so much a film about the crime, but a film about eyewitness testimony, and what we perceive as the truth. The Thin Blue Line cuts through the center of a vast gray area. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful Although the story behind this tragedy is excellent, it was not enough for a 2 hour length film. It became very boring at several points, as there was no real climax to the film. If it were condensed ... Read More Although the story behind this tragedy is excellent, it was not enough for a 2 hour length film. It became very boring at several points, as there was no real climax to the film. If it were condensed into a 1 hour film, it would have been great. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful It was a revealing true story, instructive as to how our justice system failed in the past and could fail again in the future. Solidly in the documentary category - a skosh dry and lengthy for any ... Read More It was a revealing true story, instructive as to how our justice system failed in the past and could fail again in the future. Solidly in the documentary category - a skosh dry and lengthy for any viewer, presents the information with a more informative and instructive view. Good for the legal minds who want to know how our legal system did fail and not so much for the movie fan looking for something to go with a big box of hot buttered popcorn. In other word, not a 4-star great watch for the entertainment seeker, but a 4-star eye opener for aspiring attorneys and other legal eagles - does not have the appeal of a TV Cold Case File-type program that presents a factual based story that piques interest by portraying the story in an intriguing manner - this one is, "Just the facts, Ma'am" - a caveat about our justice system, when set in motion achieved a conviction, but not justice. Translation: not really 4 stars, try 2-1/2 movie fans. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful This should have been a movie with real actors. The story is compelling and justice is served in the end, although it is not said on film that Adams is released from jail in the end. It was done with ... Read More This should have been a movie with real actors. The story is compelling and justice is served in the end, although it is not said on film that Adams is released from jail in the end. It was done with weird abstract visuals on and off and there was no logical reason for it. I gave it one star for the disservice the film did to the actual story. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful The story is very interesting but it could have been told in about 30 minutes. There was a lot of "artistic" moments that weren't necessary to tell the story. If you want to know about the story, ... Read More The story is very interesting but it could have been told in about 30 minutes. There was a lot of "artistic" moments that weren't necessary to tell the story. If you want to know about the story, read some articles online and skip the movie version. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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