![]() ![]() Now we have an interesting contrast between Popeye and the heroin smuggler, Alain Charnier (Fernando Rey). But he seizes his biggest opportunity when he learns of a huge heroin shipment coming from France. He's violent drunk cop with low ethical standards, and his career is rapidly falling apart. ![]() Popeye is infamous for taking in street-level drug dealers, and at best his policework can be described as shady. This Oscar-winning film takes us onto the streets of New York City following two detectives, Jimmy 'Popeye' Doyle (Gene Hackman) and his partner, Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider). I'll discuss it more later on in this review. Essentially, the movie is a giant chase but that particular car chase is something else. Also, the film happens to be home of one of cinema's greatest car chases. ![]() It is dark, gritty, and features some heavy violence. The film fits the definition of a 70's American film. While not calling this film an all-time great, I do respect and like it very much. I watched this for a second time recently, and how about that! My opinion changed. In discussions with cinema lovers, I was lambasted because people see this as one of the all-time greats. But the power of subjectivity appeared, and it turned out I didn't like it all too much. I knew people regarded it as an instant classic, so I was expecting to love it. I remember watching The French Connection for the first time several years ago. ![]()
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