Film Review – The Connection

When most moviegoers hear the title “The French Connection,” memories of Gene Hackman slinging riddles, barking at baddies, and steamrolling through New York City in a runaway car immediately spring to mind. It’s a tough act to top, with the 1971 William Freidkin picture considered a classic. “The Connection” isn’t out to top the Academy Award-winning film, instead taking a different approach to a story of cops and criminals making trouble for each other over the heroin trade. A French production that’s clearly influenced by American cinema, “The Connection” has the directorial muscle to connect the dots on routine material, finding a steady thriller beat and strong performances to support another foray into the drug smuggling underworld. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com