![]() Glenn Close is the main reason for watching "Jagged Edge". The film has kept its original glossy look that director Richard Marquand gave to the production. Not having seen it since its original release, we decided to take another look as the film was shown on cable. ![]() What happens when one is given the clues that solve the murder of the wealthy San Francisco socialite early on in the film? Well, one keeps on believing that person which the guilt points to is innocent, which seems to be the premise of this tightly made film with the satisfying screen play by Joe Eszterhas. Those who just want to be entertained and spooked should love it. Folks expecting a watertight story will be disappointed. The discordant music by Barry is very unsettling and his use of low piano keys doubtlessly inspired Jerry Goldsmith for "Basic Instinct". Drawbacks to the film would be the illogic of the script and the bizarre editing of the courtroom scenes in which the clothing Bridges and (especially) Close wear inexplicably switch! Her hair is also consistently inconsistent throughout.(within scenes!).flat one moment, curly the next, varying in height and swoop, etc. Close has two annoying kids and a wimpy ex-husband to make her life that much more unbearable. There are other fine smaller roles played by Dehner as a crusty judge, Young as a haughty rich-bitch and Austin (an underrated actress) as an attack victim. All cussing and cigarettes, he is a stock Eszterhas character, but is acted well. Loggia brings a welcome salty edge to the film with his foul-mouthed portrayal of Close's investigator friend. Bridges does well also as the perfectly moussed, tan dreamboat who might be a savage murderer. She brings great conviction to her poorly conceived role. Unlike later Eszterhas scripts, in which no one is sympathetic, she is a heroine to root for, despite her flaws. However, the film works very well on a visceral level, providing twists and shocks along the way (including one startling break-in near the end which is jarring no matter how many times it is seen.) The film's greatest strength is the acting, notably Close. Because the story is a tease and exists to manipulate and captivate the audience, there are plot holes galore. There is constant doubt in her mind, as well as in the audience's, as to whether or not Bridges did the deed or not. ![]() She then, foolishly, becomes intimate with Bridges. She squares off with slimy former prosecuting partner Coyote (in a slick, effective performance) to clear Bridges. Bridges plays a newspaper editor whose wife is brutally murdered along with their maid (in an opening sequence that is not overly graphic, yet is very disturbing.) Before long, he is prime suspect in the killings and is defended by a tentative, reluctant Close who is trying to redeem herself after some earlier unethical legal behavior. However, in 1985, audiences could still be (and were) riveted to the big screen by stories like this. Now, of course, these types of stories are on TV nightly in the glut of crime/law based shows. Use the app to navigate to popular places including to the airport, hospital, stadium, grocery store, mall, coffee shop, school, college, and university.This courtroom thriller was one of the films that spawned a huge wave of copycats through the mid '80's and early '90's. We make riding on public transit to Lanihuli Street easy, which is why over 1.5 million users, including users in Hilo trust Moovit as the best app for public transit. Moovit is the only all-in-one transit app that helps you get where you need to go. No need to install a special bus app to check the bus time or a train app to get train time. Looking for the nearest stop or station to Lanihuli Street? Check out this list of closest stops available to your destination: Mohouli Street Kapiolani Street Hilo Lagoon.ĭownload the Moovit App to see the current schedule and routes available for Hilo. Type in your street address and Moovit’s route finder will locate the fastest way to get you there! Not sure where to get off on the street? Download the Moovit App to find live directions (including where to get off on Lanihuli Street), see timetables and get the estimated arrival times for your favorite Bus lines. How to get to Lanihuli Street in Hilo, United States? Public Transit to Lanihuli Street in Hilo
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