I like Redford as an actor and he made this film before he started polishing his image and playing it safe. To hear this film is one of his least favorites, I suggest he should sit down and screen INDECENT PROPOSAL, SNEAKERS, that terrible thing with Debra Winger and Darryl Hannah, the almost unwatchable THE CASTLE, and the cure for insomnia, LIONS FOR LAMBS.
Redford's Halsy Knox is like the male version of the shallow pretty girl who skates by on looks, charm, and minimal talent. And he plays it to the hilt with great effect. Pollard is the perfect counterpoint and it's fun to watch how Redford's character keeps reeling back in despite betraying him on all levels.
This film belongs in the same group as DOWNHILL RACER, THE CANDIDATE, and TELL THEM WILLIE BOY IS HERE - all good, if not big box office movies.
Redford's Halsy Knox is like the male version of the shallow pretty girl who skates by on looks, charm, and minimal talent. And he plays it to the hilt with great effect. Pollard is the perfect counterpoint and it's fun to watch how Redford's character keeps reeling back in despite betraying him on all levels.
This film belongs in the same group as DOWNHILL RACER, THE CANDIDATE, and TELL THEM WILLIE BOY IS HERE - all good, if not big box office movies.