Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) 8/10
“ATTICA!”. That remains the single most memorable imagery from Sidney Lumet’s 1975 classic film Dog Day Afternoon. Ostensibly a heist film, it is so much more. As a botched bank robbery goes awry, the scene becomes almost a farcical media circus. In the film, Lumet hides political allegory and social commentary behind a straightforward drama. And anchoring the film with a memorable, charismatic performance is Al Pacino at the top of his game. Based loosely on a true story, Lumet crafts an affectionate, enjoyable drama that works simply because a skilled thespian is given the stage to enthrall.
