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Jagged Edge was one of a series of entertaining if porous thrillers crafted by screenwriter Joe Eszterhas before he wrote the ridiculous Showgirls. This 1985 movie is a taut mystery about an attorney (Glenn Close) who defends a newspaper publisher (Jeff Bridges) accused of murder. The fact that Close's character falls for him is more convenient than plausible, but it is a necessary emotional bridge for Eszterhas and director Richard Marquand (Eye of the Needle) to build toward a powerful finale. Scary, fun as courtroom dramas go, the film is well serviced by the two lead stars and has impressive support from co-star Peter Coyote and especially from Robert Loggia, who plays Close's cop buddy. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Teddy Barnes is a conflicted lawyer, still reeling from the dubious methods of a colleague, she takes on the defence of Jack Forrester, who is accused of murdering his wife with a jagged edged knife. Gradually falling for Jack's seductive powers, Teddy falls in love with the man she now has to defend, her problems it seems, are about to become far far worse.
Jagged Edge, directed by Richard Marquand, starring Glenn Close {Teddy}, Jeff Bridges {Jack}, Robert Loggia {Sam Ransom} and Peter Coyote {Thomas Krasny}, is bringing nothing new to the table of a much replicated genre. It does however boast brilliant acting, a tremendous screenplay {Joe Eszterhas} and a production value that demands it be viewed with less than cynical eyes. That it is written by Eszterhas is obvious when looking at the structure of the picture, death, sex, troubled romance, greed and that old devil called obsession {Basic Instinct anyone?}, yet aided by a competent director and an exemplary cast, Jagged Edge shines brighter than most other films of its ilk.
It looks a little frayed {not jagged} around the edges now, but that is purely because of the advent of time and the ream of thrillers using this format that have followed this piece. If one {such as I} can transport oneself back to the 80s and view Jagged Edge on its original terms? Then its easy to recognise just what a well put together picture it is. Close and Bridges are superb, whilst Robert Loggia steals the picture from under their noses, his interplay with Close is a particular highlight. In spite of some less than great twists and unsubtle scapegoat placings, Jagged Edge succeeds because you are there at the finale because its held you in its grip all along, you {hopefully} have invested yourself with these characters, you simply just have to know, for better or worse! The ending was cause for much discussion back in the day, and viewing it now it still feels like a moment of cheek mixed in with some form of clarity, but rest assured it works well, as does, funnily enough, the whole film. No world beater here, but highly accomplished and worth the time of any thriller obsessed movie fan. 7/10
Jagged Edge, directed by Richard Marquand, starring Glenn Close {Teddy}, Jeff Bridges {Jack}, Robert Loggia {Sam Ransom} and Peter Coyote {Thomas Krasny}, is bringing nothing new to the table of a much replicated genre. It does however boast brilliant acting, a tremendous screenplay {Joe Eszterhas} and a production value that demands it be viewed with less than cynical eyes. That it is written by Eszterhas is obvious when looking at the structure of the picture, death, sex, troubled romance, greed and that old devil called obsession {Basic Instinct anyone?}, yet aided by a competent director and an exemplary cast, Jagged Edge shines brighter than most other films of its ilk.
It looks a little frayed {not jagged} around the edges now, but that is purely because of the advent of time and the ream of thrillers using this format that have followed this piece. If one {such as I} can transport oneself back to the 80s and view Jagged Edge on its original terms? Then its easy to recognise just what a well put together picture it is. Close and Bridges are superb, whilst Robert Loggia steals the picture from under their noses, his interplay with Close is a particular highlight. In spite of some less than great twists and unsubtle scapegoat placings, Jagged Edge succeeds because you are there at the finale because its held you in its grip all along, you {hopefully} have invested yourself with these characters, you simply just have to know, for better or worse! The ending was cause for much discussion back in the day, and viewing it now it still feels like a moment of cheek mixed in with some form of clarity, but rest assured it works well, as does, funnily enough, the whole film. No world beater here, but highly accomplished and worth the time of any thriller obsessed movie fan. 7/10
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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this was a real blast from the past but just as unnerving seeing it now as twenty years ago. good condition and delivery. Thank you so much.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Classic coutroom/murder drama starring Jeff Bridges and Glenn Close simmering as accused and defending lawyer who become lovers. But did he do it? Lots of sub-plot and sexual tension. Great acting and a neat twist. Highly recommended.
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