The Conversation
Metascore
86 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    As he is played by Gene Hackman in The Conversation, an expert wiretapper named Harry Caul is one of the most affecting and tragic characters in the movies.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    100
    One of Coppola's very best.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Angie Errigo
    100
    Another great, landmark American film of the '70s.
  4. Variety
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    90
    A major artistic asset to the film - besides script, direction and the top performances - is supervising editor Walter Murch's sound collage and re-recording.

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User Score
8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. TheWalrus2000
    10
    Great film.
  2. seancriswell
    7
    An intelligent slow paced thriller. A very intriguing story line with very good acting across the board. The story slows almost to a crawl during the middle third and came very close to losing my interest. The twist at the end and the intrigue set up at the beginning however are enough to make this a strong watch.… Full Review »
  3. nutterjr
    8
    Unravels through excellent sound and picture editing, superb acting from Gene Hackman, and of course Coppola; a true auteur of a director who during the same year also made the unforgettable Godfather II.… Full Review »
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