Patterns

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DanTheMan 2 Taking the viewer into the pits of a big corporation's boardroom politics, backstabbing, and the tough way of doing business, Patterns almost feels like an American precursor to the later British TV series, The Plane Makers and The Power Game. Concerning the dangers and temptations of corporate culture in America, a film that claws at the beast and the greed that grips us all. The main draw is obviously Rod Serling's writing, whose story seems every bit as relevant today; capturing all the machinations and power ploys at home in this world, there is efficiency but also music in his theatrical language, backed up by some decent direction from Fielder Cook. It relies, and often succeeds, on spiky dialogue and a trio of superlative acting performances, a forceful melodrama. The lack of music and confined interior setting does make it feel a little on the small side, one perhaps befitting of its more live TV drama roots, but for the most part, Patterns succeeds most as a showcase for its actors. One that's strongly made, well-knit, and ultimately absorbing if a little on the slow side. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review Gary T Great movie. Rod Serling was the best. Acting, story all outstanding. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/25 Full Review Madam D Rod Serling writes beautifully from the heart about real human beings. Greed is the center of the plot. Ambition is the subplot. Every actor did a job so real it was like a documentary. What a drama! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review David S Definitely! solid work by the main 5 in the acting lineup Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/25 Full Review nick s The acting performances were good across the board. I'm sure a lot of that was due to competent directing. The subject matter of the film - life in head office - should have been a drag but this movie made it work. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/21/23 Full Review Dan P I watch the movie for free on Youtube - what a bargain! - and found it very entertaining. Not sure where the title came from, but the acting, storyline and photography was excellent. The famous named actors did a great job as usual, but I was very impressed with the secretary character Marge Fleming, who was played by Elizabeth Wilson ♥ It's a must see Rod Serling story. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/13/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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