By day, Webster McGee (Ryan O'Neal) is a risk-adverse computer programmer. By night, he's meticulously researching to do a robbery. He gets Deams (Ned Beatty) as his fence. After a job, Dave Reilly (Warren Oates) investigates the home robbery of the district attorney. Using stolen incriminating evidence, Webster blackmails the DA not for money but an invitation into his high society circle. He's introduced to Laura Keaton (Jacqueline Bisset).
I kept thinking that this movie wants Webster to be Steve McQueen. Sure, he's a computer geek but he's set up as this cool loner secret criminal. I don't think Ryan O'Neal pulls it off. It also happens with his chemistry with Bisset. They have a certain level. It's a healthy level but it's not a volcanic level. It's all a little less than optimal but it's good enough. I want more impact.
I kept thinking that this movie wants Webster to be Steve McQueen. Sure, he's a computer geek but he's set up as this cool loner secret criminal. I don't think Ryan O'Neal pulls it off. It also happens with his chemistry with Bisset. They have a certain level. It's a healthy level but it's not a volcanic level. It's all a little less than optimal but it's good enough. I want more impact.