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Night Falls on Manhattan (1997) Movie Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Night Falls on Manhattan (1997) a score of 2.6707 out of 4

based on (60) reviews

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Excellent

(9)

Very Good

(30)

Good

(19)

Fair

(2)

Poor

(0)

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Movie Martyr (Jeremy Heilman)

One of the most unfairly overlooked Hollywood films of recent years, Sidney Lumet�s Night Falls on Manhattan marked a return to form for one of American cinema�s great moralists. Its relatively streamlined plot, which follows a young inductee (Andy...read the complete Night Falls on Manhattan (1997) review at Movie Martyr (Jeremy Heilman)

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Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)

The only thing not traditional about the movie is the editing. At times Sam O'Steen's editing looks like time-lapse photography as the image zooms ahead. Traditional Hollywood editing doesn't draw attention to itself. This film rates a B....read the complete Night Falls on Manhattan (1997) review at Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)

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Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)

A powerful drug dealer takes down several cops and makes his escape, only to turn himself in later to the cops claiming self-defense from corrupt police wanting kickbacks. A cop-turned-assistant DA gets the nod for this high profile case due to the fact t...read the complete Night Falls on Manhattan (1997) review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)

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LA Weekly (Ella Taylor)

Without serious political and ethical stakes, the story limps to a halt, shrouded in platitude and faux drama....read the complete Night Falls on Manhattan (1997) review at LA Weekly (Ella Taylor)