The graphic depiction of violence in the 30^th Street Station bathroom is as vivid as Weir’s depiction of the Amish in Lancaster county.  The film features Ford and McGillis who have “one of the sexiest moments on screen in a long time.” By J. Coplon

Not a particularly flattering review; while the acting and directing is praised, the script is dismissed as predictable and trying to do too much. Ford is given credit in bringing Han Solo to the real world of Philadelphia, which as it turns out, is a pretty gruesome place compared to the more simple life of the Amish in Lancaster county.  By J. Coplon

Janet E. Lorenz, “Witness”, Magill’s Cinema Annual, 1986

Plot synopsis, comparison between Amish culture and mainstream culture, list of reviews.  By N. Dlugash

Favorable review of screenplay’s juxtaposition of Amish and modern, urban culture, description of Amish life as depicted in Witness.  By N. Dlugash

Social and ethical implications of depicting Amish life, negative response by the Amish to Witness.  By N. Dlugash

Newsweek [microform]. [0028-9604 ] [Livingston, N.J., etc., Newsweek, inc., etc.]
Call#: Microfilm cont 388

Favorable review of director and actors.  By N. Dlugash

Two experts on Amish culture, Merle Good and John A. Hostetler, argue about the pros and cons of Weir’s depiction of the Amish.  By N. Dlugash

Comparison of two cultures, unsuccessful romantic subplot. Negative depiction of Philadelphia as “Hell on Earth”, used to contrast Amish countryside. By N. Dlugash

Favorable opinion of Philadelphia as a filming location, with quotations from producer Edward Feldman and location manager Mike Meehan. By N. Dlugash

Depiction of Amish farm life in Pennsylvania Dutch country.  By N. Dlugash