A really excellent film which was completely misunderstood by the critics when it was released. Since the plot was a bit more complicated than cops chasing robbers around the block the critics had a real hard time with it. It is not a comedy, a tragedy, a soap opera, or a war movie. It is all of the above. It is like life. Having known several people who were somewhat similar to the man being portrayed by Murray I found this film profoundly moving. I laughed, I cried, and I was impressed.
Murray's performance, playing a serious man who doesn't take himself seriously, is very impressive. Theresa Russell is brilliant. Her scene with a nun in a hospital is possibly the best thing she has ever done. James Keach, Catherine Hicks, and Denholm Elliot played their roles to perfection. My only criticism of the movie is that it wasn't long enough. I didn't want it to end. I have put a lot of superlatives in this little review which I am writing 22 years after the movie was released. Perhaps, like fine wine, this movie needed to age a bit to be really appreciated.
Murray's performance, playing a serious man who doesn't take himself seriously, is very impressive. Theresa Russell is brilliant. Her scene with a nun in a hospital is possibly the best thing she has ever done. James Keach, Catherine Hicks, and Denholm Elliot played their roles to perfection. My only criticism of the movie is that it wasn't long enough. I didn't want it to end. I have put a lot of superlatives in this little review which I am writing 22 years after the movie was released. Perhaps, like fine wine, this movie needed to age a bit to be really appreciated.