Absence of Malice (1981)
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Reviews Counted:22
Fresh:18
Rotten:4
Average Rating:6.6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: While investigating the death of a local union leader, an ambitious young reporter (Sally Field as Megan) becomes involved in a dangerous triangle of love, deceit, and national espionage. After all... [More]
Starring: Paul Newman, Sally Field, Melinda Dillon, Bob Balaban
Director: Sydney Pollack
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Reviews for Absence of Malice
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Absence of Malice does not invalidate All the President's Men. But with entertainment values -- and a moral sense -- every bit as high as that film's, it observes that there is an underside to journalistic gallantry. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
A solid, absorbing drama. Full Review |
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A splendidly disturbing look at the power of sloppy reporting to inflict harm on the innocent. Full Review |
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Well-meaning liberal message story. Full Review |
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Impeccably liberal in its orientation to 'issues,' his avoids the excesses of Stanley Kramer-like telegraphy, only to come up looking aesthetically wet. Full Review |
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2/4 |
An offensive film to intelligent viewers that will particularly disturb women since the journalist played by Sally Field is not only irresponsible and immoral but also not very bright. Full Review |
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4/5 |
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3/5 |
gripping little thriller
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3/4 |
I not only liked this movie despite its factual and ethical problems -- I'm not even so sure they matter so much to most viewers. Full Review |
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4/5 |
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2/5 |
Além de errar ao não condenar os absurdos cometidos pela repórter vivida por Field, o filme inclui um romance forçado e implausível. Definitivamente, não envelheceu bem.
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4/5 |
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4/5 |
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Superbly observed. Full Review |
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4/5 |
What Mr. Pollack's movies lack in momentum, they make up for in quiet gravity. Full Review |
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4/5 |
The ultimate conclusion of the film will leave you thoughtful and even perhaps a touch sad -- rare for any film, and even more rare for a thriller. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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4/5 |
Sally Field and Paul Newman deliver some great work in this look at journalistic warfare.
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