Absence of Malice (1981)
77 %
Reviews Counted: 22 Fresh: 17 Rotten:5 Average Rating: 6.5/10
Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins
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 story leads fall through, shady government agent Rosen cajoles Megan into befriending... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Paul Newman, Sally Field, Melinda Dillon, Bob Balaban
Director: Sydney Pollack
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A splendidly disturbing look at the power of sloppy reporting to inflict harm on the innocent.
05/26/08
Top Critic
Impeccably liberal in its orientation to 'issues,' his avoids the excesses of Stanley Kramer-like telegraphy, only to come up looking aesthetically wet.
06/24/06
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.
02/03/06
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06/02/05
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.
10/23/04
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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.
05/16/04
What Mr. Pollack's movies lack in momentum, they make up for in quiet gravity.
05/20/03
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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.
11/07/02
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