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Title: CORRECTION: THIS REVIEW WRITTEN BY MARTIN LEHMANN
Review: I am always astounded when I read that someone does not appreciate this film. Union City is the ultimate French existentialist thriller - you hang on every word like a meathook - but made in New Jersey in 1979. Firstly, you have got to get off on the images, which are like rotting fruit, and, secondly, you have got to wonder at the conviction of these actors, especially Deborah Harry, who all give the most extraordinary dead-pan performances. I have laughed so hard watching this ditty I wept, while my significant other was telling me to shut-up because she wanted to know what happens next! I made it up to her later. A couple of weeks ago I was in London - selling shoes, which is what I do - and I got back to my hotel quite late after a tedious meal and what do I find on Film Four but Union City. Luckily, my room had one of those little fridges, but it cost me a fortune - still a great ending to a so-so night. Don't complain pal ...
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