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In Reply to: One of my favorites; agree with Tin, this doesn't quite work.. posted by grinagog on January 20, 2010 at 19:02:44:

by having Stamp so skillfully, bravely, and almost successfully defend himself from the four young thugs right at the beginning, we are led to believe in his bravery, setting us up for that base end. Good direction has no need of shenanigans like that. Frears went on to improve, of course. (I know he wasn't the writer but directors get the glory so they should get the howls, too).

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Topic - "The Hit:" old Stephen Frears and still damn good. This is a thinking man's violent film and - tinear 08:40:06 01/20/10 (5)

A very good movie I think about from time to time nt - Daryl Zero 21:44:20 01/20/10 (0)

I used to love The Hit - have not seen it lately - PhilJ 15:31:18 01/20/10 (3)

One of my favorites; agree with Tin, this doesn't quite work.. - grinagog 19:02:44 01/20/10 (2)

If you'll permit one other quibble which may be more than that: - tinear 08:01:29 01/21/10 (0)

Your points are exactly what I felt. It is Roth's feature film debut, sorry for the general - tinear 20:35:47 01/20/10 (0)

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If you'll permit one other quibble which may be more than that: - tinear 08:01:29 01/21/10 (0)

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