"They call me Mister Tibbs ! "
Added 11/11/2009
Has to be the best line in the movie one of the best ever lines right up there with "Go ahead punk make my day", and "We dont need no stiken badges". This is a very realistic protral of the 60's south. I rember it well when everyone was proud about their fathers rank in the KKK. It was hard to beleave that life ment so little if you were not white or if you supported unpoular causes. Sidney Poitier is acclamed for his preformance in this movie and I agree it is excellant but hands down Rod Stiger steals the movie with his portrail of a small town sherif. A true classic that will never grow old and has an accurate feel of the time.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
|
Outstanding Classic Film
Added 9/11/2009
Great exploration of the ways things were in the 1960's Southern United States. One of the best performances that can be found from both Rod Stieger and Sidney Poitier. The film leaves the viewer with an uneasy or uncertain feeling that despite the positive results from the joint investigation, things return to the way they were as soon as Virgil Tibbs leaves town again. A great viewing experience.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
|
3.5 stars out of 4
Added 12/18/2008
The Bottom Line:
Though the film's atmosphere and performances succeed to a greater degree than the mystery story at its core, In The Heat of the Night is still an engaging and interesting film with fascinating character interaction and a true feel for the South.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
|
In the heat of the night
Added 8/25/2008
I was very satisfied with my purchase. It arrived earlier than expected and it was in Excellent condition.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
|
An actor's film
Added 8/10/2008
3.5 stars. I've heard so much about this film over the years and of course I'm from the generation who's more familiar with the television show. For the year that this film was made-yes, the writer and director took a lot of risks. Poitier and Steiger gave career making performances...but I have to tell you, I was more than under impressed with the mystery portion of the movie and I had to re-play the ending twice to understand the killer's confession. When I analyze that-it seems to me Mr. Tibbs did little more than guess. I mean how would he know the girl would try to get rid of her baby? Why not try to get rid of it BEFORE you tell your brother? It wasn't like she was showing. Like I said the mystery has holes, but the individual characters were multilayered and fascinating to watch. Another example of how great acting can save a movie.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
|
"They call me Mister Tibbs ! "
Added 11/11/2009
Has to be the best line in the movie one of the best ever lines right up there with "Go ahead punk make my day", and "We dont need no stiken badges". This is a very realistic protral of the 60's south. I rember it well when everyone was proud about their fathers rank in the KKK. It was hard to beleave that life ment so little if you were not white or if you supported unpoular causes. Sidney Poitier is acclamed for his preformance in this movie and I agree it is excellant but hands down Rod Stiger steals the movie with his portrail of a small town sherif. A true classic that will never grow old and has an accurate feel of the time.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
|
Outstanding Classic Film
Added 9/11/2009
Great exploration of the ways things were in the 1960's Southern United States. One of the best performances that can be found from both Rod Stieger and Sidney Poitier. The film leaves the viewer with an uneasy or uncertain feeling that despite the positive results from the joint investigation, things return to the way they were as soon as Virgil Tibbs leaves town again. A great viewing experience.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
|
3.5 stars out of 4
Added 12/18/2008
The Bottom Line:
Though the film's atmosphere and performances succeed to a greater degree than the mystery story at its core, In The Heat of the Night is still an engaging and interesting film with fascinating character interaction and a true feel for the South.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
|
