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Absence of Malice (1981)

Rate: 5
Viewed: 7/13

7/13: Absence of Malice is a complicated film that deals with journalism ethics and defamation (in this case, libel).

Obviously, Sally Field's reporter character Megan, not Elliot Rosen (Bob Balaban), is the biggest villain. I was hoping Megan would be thrown in jail for contempt of court; she makes me sick. Besides, I hate Sally Field who stinks up the film and is like Jane Fonda: pretentious, ridiculous, and full of horseshit.

On the other hand, Paul Newman is very good and always looks great by the clothes he wears. His character is cool, calm, and collected. Another performance that's not to be discounted comes from Wilford Brimley by doing a nice job of wrapping up what the plot is about.

All in all, Absence of Malice moves slow but has valid points.

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