Based on his 1973 true crime novel of the same title, 'The Onion Field' is an okay watch, that works primarily due to the Strong Performances it offers.
'The Onion Field' Synopsis: Two criminals kill a cop & later suffer the consequences.
'The Onion Field' is extremely slow-paced & even dull in parts. Of course, some scenes are chilling & the second-hour is interesting. But, the first-hour moves very slowly. A faster pace & A stronger Screenplay were certainly needed. Harold Becker's Direction, however, is excellent. He captures each scene with a sense of paranoia.
'The Onion Field' is packed with Strong Performances. James Woods is simply astonishing as the bad-guy. Woods has delivered many remarkable performances all through his career, but his performance in here is amongst his finest. John Savage is masterfully restrained. Franklyn Seales excels. Ted Danson is fantastic.
On the whole, 'The Onion Field' is flawed, but fine acting saves it.
'The Onion Field' Synopsis: Two criminals kill a cop & later suffer the consequences.
'The Onion Field' is extremely slow-paced & even dull in parts. Of course, some scenes are chilling & the second-hour is interesting. But, the first-hour moves very slowly. A faster pace & A stronger Screenplay were certainly needed. Harold Becker's Direction, however, is excellent. He captures each scene with a sense of paranoia.
'The Onion Field' is packed with Strong Performances. James Woods is simply astonishing as the bad-guy. Woods has delivered many remarkable performances all through his career, but his performance in here is amongst his finest. John Savage is masterfully restrained. Franklyn Seales excels. Ted Danson is fantastic.
On the whole, 'The Onion Field' is flawed, but fine acting saves it.