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twilight 1998 | Classification: Drama Directed: - Robert Benton Actors/Actresses: - Paul Newman - Susan Sarandon - Gene Hackman - Susan Sarandon - Gene Hackman Literate and intelligent Twilight is basically a tribute to Ross MacDonald, with Newman playing an older version of the world weary private eye he portrayed in The Drowning Pool. But the script is literate and intelligent, the direction is laudably straightforward, and the cast -- Newman, Gene Hackman, Susan Sarandon, James Garner, Stockard Channing, Liev Schrieber -- is to die for. Despite the star power on display, Garner steals the movie with a wonderfully understated performance. His last scene with Newman is heart-breaking, and Garner brings to it a dignity that matches Newman's own. Not the most action-packed thriller of the last few years, but one of the best. Paul Newman carries it Usually, my guess as to how a film ends is wrong. But viewing the detective flick TWILIGHT, I was correct in solving the mystery. TWILIGHT deserves credit for trying. Director Robert Benton succeeds in creating a 1940s-style feel in what is a modern who-done-it. Unfortunately, the film's awkward pacing occasionally rattles that mood. You would expect TWILIGHT's climactic moment, where our hero private eye unravels the mystery, to be exciting. Instead, the film ho-hums into the conclusion. Further distraction: lingering female nudity, namely Reese Witherspoon and what appears to be a body double for Susan Sarandon. Sorry, I just can't pay attention to the story with a fetching lass such as Ms. Witherspoon romping around topless. (Ms. Sarandon sure has done her share of nude scenes without a body double, though. In her 1970 debut movie, JOE, she was completely undressed within two minutes of her first scene. She's worked hard for the money ever since.) Then there's Paul Newman and James Garner playing retired cops who moonlight as private detectives. If you read the TWILIGHT script, you would expect men in their 50s in the role. But Misters Newman and Garner look their 70 years of age. Nonetheless, lead actor Paul Newman carries TWILIGHT. His famous blue eyes and soft-spoken demeanor command attention. Actress Stockard Channing, strong in a small supporting role, also helps you forget some of TWILIGHT's flaws. I'd rather recommend TWILIGHT for its effort than knock it for its shortcomings. Not too bad...could've been better. Just look at all that talented acting. Sarandon, Newman, Hackman and Garner kind of wasted. They had the star-power, but it was wasted with the weak plot. The film just never reached its full potential. But had some good moments and is certainly good for a one-time view. Great for the murder/mystery/thriller buffs or if your a fan of one these fine actors then its worth it. Yes, Yes, Reese Witherspoon gets all naked, this alone makes the movie worth a rent :) Buy Twilight 1998 at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Twilight 1998 Search with the Priority Search Engine on Twilight 1998 This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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