Rotten
Weir, an Australian filming in this country for the first time, has succumbed to blandness.
Pauline Kael, New Yorker
Witness
A big city cop. A small country boy. They have nothing in common... but a murder.
1985 · 1h 52m · R
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Peter Weir
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Witness
Overview
While protecting an Amish boy—the sole witness to a brutal murder—and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their community when his own life comes under threat.
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Top critics, in their words
92%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A moderately effective, highly affected thriller.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Fresh
Witness warms up as the attraction builds between Ford, McGillis and Haas -- all performing excellently through this portion.
Variety Staff, Variety
Fresh
Playing John Book allowed viewers the opportunity to see Ford the actor instead of Ford the action/adventure icon. It is one of the few times he has been given the opportunity to play in a straight drama.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Fresh
Harrison Ford has never given a better performance in a movie.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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