Q & A – Movie Review
First Reaction – Q & A is a tense corruption thriller.
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ABC Film Challenge – Action – Q
Director: Sidney Lumet
Writer: Sidney Lumet (Screenplay)
Writer: Edwin Torres (Book)
Cast
- Nick Nolte (Warrior)
- Timothy Hutton (Beautiful Boy)
- Armand Assante (American Gangster)
- Patrick O’Neal (The Way We Were)
- Lee Richardson (Network)
Plot: Dirty cop Mike Brennan thinks he got away with murder. But during a routine Q&A, the righteous assistant DA finds a clue that sets them both on a collision course.
Runtime: 2 Hours 12 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Q & A starts when dirty cop Mike Brennan (Nolte) murders an innocent person. He claims self-defence and most of the force believe his story. However, young DA Al Reilly (Hutton) is assigned to investigate the case and starts questioning Mike’s story.
Al must risk his reputation to take on Mike, who has most of the force behind him and can push people to do whatever he wants. However, could he go too far and leave too many clues to his murder or continue in his dirty operations?
Verdict on Q & A
Recap
The movie follows a dirty cop who has been getting away with murders for years. However, his latest one finds him under investigation from the District Attorney. It becomes a battle between the two, with one wanting to do the right thing and the other wishing to continue their corrupt ways.
Best Parts
This movie doesn’t shy away from the corrupt cop’s actions; in fact, he tends to flaunt his behaviour. It shows just how ruthless they are and how much needs to be cleaned up by the DA. This creates a battle that shows how corrupt the system has become and how much needs cleaning before it is too late. The performances are fantastic too, with Nick Nolte and Timothy Hutton shining in their roles.
Worst Parts
This is a movie that pushes the boundaries of the era, it can push people the wrong way with how the corrupt cop operates. It falls into the typical racial stereotypes that can be seen to upset people.
Final Thoughts –Q & A is a great thriller which keeps you guessing.
