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The Mind Connection Study Guide: How the Thoughts You Choose Affect Your Mood, Behavior, and Decisions

Joyce Meyer

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In THE MIND CONNECTION Joyce Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, expands on the wisdom of...

Awix (3310 KP) rated Witness (1985) in Movies

Feb 21, 2021

Witness (1985)

1985 | Crime, Thriller

7.6

(30 Ratings)

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Very classy romantic drama-thriller. When a young Amish boy witnesses a brutal murder, it leads to detective John Book uncovering widespread corruption in his own department. He is forced to hide out amongst the Amish, and finds he is drawn to their way of life almost despite himself.

This is a classic movie, but also one of those films which looks deceptively simple and straightforward: there are no staggering plot twists, no big set pieces (except for the one where some people build a barn) - it's one of those very brave films with the confidence to take its time and let the characters and story grow and breathe. The contrast between the ugliness of the big city and the quiet consolations of the Amish lifestyle is carefully achieved; Harrison Ford seizes the chance to lead the movie and give a proper acting performance (this got him his Oscar nomination). A great film; didn't quite make me want to go and live on a farm, but a close thing.