Why so much hype?

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

The movie is made so realistic it has a lot of that WoW feeling at the right moments and never tooo over the top. the suspense is done so well and the emotion is felt. Very well put together with the music and all.

When I saw "Conversation", I thought great at three points.First, this film threatened us. The sound of record which was repeated again and again gave threat and mystery. Also, When Harry confirmed the room 773, we felt that something would happen. Second, we can't expect the truth. We listened to the words "He'd kill us if he got the chance" again and again. Then, we thought the couple would be killed if someone got the chance. However, this was not true. Maybe, many people didn't expect they killed a man. I surprised that when they stress "He'd", this means is they will be killed, and when they stress "us", this means is they will kill someone. Third, this film express that Harry who eavesdrop someone was eavesdropped. Harry was the person who eavesdrop someone. After that, Harry noticed the truth. Then Harry was to be eavesdropped at last. I thought this is interesting in term of that Harry changed the reverse position.

Francis Ford Coppola, the legendary film maker has his signature in the movie. The movie may be a little dragging in the beginning for normal audience. But, once you finish the film, you will be excited and go for a second time. That's the master.The Conversation is about a spy expert. He is specialized in taping people's conversations. The movie begins with such a complicated task. The brilliant protagonist, with his futuristic vision has well planned and executed that operation. But, as he decodes the target's conversations, he has a feeling that if he handover the tape to the client, the victims may be murdered. This thought haunts him and makes a tough time with the client.In this era of technology, where you can fix a camera anywhere you like, this movie is really important. There is an exhibition that the protagonist attends. The technology explained there is amazing. Remember the movie was released in 1974.A very well made film. It has a different face of its own. The movie will leave an impact in your mind. You may be worried about how secured your privacy is...!!A must watch. Highly recommended.#KiduMovie

Francis Ford Coppola remarked that The Conversation is the most personal project he's done, and that really comes across on screen. I suggest that any movie lover watches this movie attentively and with appreciation for the personal nature of this project.There are many that have reviewed this movie and called it "overrated" "boring", "slow-moving" etc.I don't think that that is very fair. It is clear from the nature of their reviews that they're not "giving the director their time". That is to say, if you sign up to watch a movie, you must realize that you are giving some of your life to the running time of the movie and the Director. What's important is what the Director does with that time, not what he does with your very personal expectations and wants out of the movie.With all of that in mind, The Conversation is great. It is a character study, a morality tale, a comment on technology and society, and a thriller all wrapped into one movie. And YES, Coppola takes his time building it and it is a bit slow-moving. But that doesn't make it bad at all. It is Coppola's personal story to tell, and he goes about telling it the way he likes.Go in understanding that, and you'll enjoy The Conversation.

Some have Said that this is Director Coppola's most Underrated Movie. Nominated for Three Oscars (including Best Picture), and Critically Acclaimed, it is a Weak Case. "Tucker: A Man and His Dreams" (1988) is Probably His most Underseen and Overlooked.Gene Hackman is the Focal Point of this Character Study with Technology as Villain, and the Viewer is Drawn to Hackman's 'Harry Caul" in every Scene. As a Dull, ironically Conversation Less Surveillance Pro, with His Outdated Clothes and Oddball Demeanor, He Nevertheless is a Magnet that Attracts Attention in the Frame.Paranoia was Beginning to become a National Personality Trait by the Mid-1970's, what with the Trifecta Assassination Coup in the Sixties (Kennedy, King, and Kennedy), the Vietnam War, and Watergate, it comes as No Surprise.One of the many Interesting Shots, is of Harry's Team on the Job situated in an Upper Floor Opened Window, pointing what Looks like a Rifle (complete with scope) and it is non other than a Directional Microphone. Privacy Killed by Technology with Elitist Efficiency and Disregard for Citizen's Rights.A Good Cast and Crackerjack Production make this Cerebral Cinema at its Best. Captivating, Suspenseful, and Extremely well Crafted, this Film is a Testament that Captures the Time with its Mood, Understatement, and Sharp Characterizations.A Must See for Anyone Interested in Cinema as Art and Social Criticism, Fine Acting, and Especially for Affectionados of the "Slow Burn".