Patterns

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Lise T @Tipou9 Oct 3 Yes, Patterns. Young enough to believe he can change the corporate world, Van Heflin's Staples is likely to repeat the errors of his predecessor. I have seen that world from the inside, so this viewing was almost painful from its sheer realism. 70 years later, this movie is still pertinent. The 5 stars are for Serling, Heflin, Begley, and for director Cook - who had the good sense to use this talent brilliantly. They can divide them stars between themselves on the other side. See more DanTheMan 2 Sep 6 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. See more Gary T Jul 26 Great movie. Rod Serling was the best. Acting, story all outstanding. See more Madam D Mar 23 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! See more David S Feb 6 Definitely! solid work by the main 5 in the acting lineup See more nick s 11/21/2023 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. See more Read all reviews

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