Night Falls on Manhattan
Night Falls on Manhattan

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Night Falls on Manhattan

1997
Movie
113 min
English

A newly elected District attorney finds himself in the middle of a police corruption investigation that may involve his father and his partner.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users75%
Director: Sidney LumetGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious Manhattan prosecutor is excited to take on a high-profile corruption case involving the mob and dirty cops. However, his idealism is tested as the case becomes increasingly complex and personal, threatening to engulf him and his family in its dangerous web. He must navigate the murky waters of justice, betrayal, and the potential for widespread corruption within the city's institutions.

Critical Reception

Night Falls on Manhattan received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised Sidney Lumet's directorial skill and the film's tense atmosphere, others found the plot somewhat convoluted and the characters underdeveloped. Andy Garcia's performance was generally well-received, but the film didn't achieve widespread acclaim, often overshadowed by Lumet's earlier, more impactful works.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty depiction of urban corruption and Lumet's assured direction.

  • Criticized for a somewhat predictable plot and a lack of deeper character development.

  • Andy Garcia's central performance is seen as a strong anchor for the film.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and its exploration of crime and justice within New York City. Some viewers felt the story could have been more engaging, but the overall sentiment was positive, with many enjoying the performance of Andy Garcia.

Fun Fact

The film marked Sidney Lumet's return to directing after a seven-year hiatus.

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CinemaSerf

This film starts and ends with some lovely jazz, thereafter it is all rather an unremarkable crime thriller. When a drug dealer kills three cops and then escapes in a patrol car, the District Attorney "Morgie" (Ron Liebman) announces that w...