The Building
The Building is an American CBS television comedy that lasted only five episodes in 1993. Bonnie Hunt played Bonnie Kennedy, a commercial actress who was jilted by her fiance shortly before the show started and moved back to Chicago to pick up the pieces of her life in an apartment across from Wrigley Field. The series focused on Kennedy's struggles and the characters who lived in her apartment building. Making heavy use of Second City alum, the show was also filmed live; mistakes, accidents, and forgotten lines were often left in the aired episode.
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Plot Summary
A successful architect is framed for murder by his former business partner. He must race against time to prove his innocence while navigating a complex web of deceit and corporate espionage.
Critical Reception
The Building received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful plot and strong performances, while others found its execution to be somewhat predictable and formulaic. Audiences were generally more receptive to the thriller elements.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its tense atmosphere and the lead actors' committed performances.
- Criticized for a plot that, while engaging, relies on familiar thriller tropes.
- The film's pacing and attempts at corporate intrigue were noted as strengths by some, and weaknesses by others.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'The Building' is not readily available on Google Reviews.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around New York City, utilizing several iconic architectural landmarks.
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