“The Conversation” is not what you’d expect - but, it must be said, is fantastic and nearly flawless in its own right.
It is more similar to Antonioni’s “Blow” than DePalma’s, and a sense of eeriness flows throughout the work, bolstered by Gene Hackman’s solemn and brooding performance.
The best thing about this movie though, is the shocking third act, which I wouldn’t dare spoil here.
Overall, though the second act may be slightly underbaked, “The Conversation” is a fantastic film and one of Francis Ford Coppola’s best.