I see from almost all the other previous user comments that this Fernando Di Leo movie is held in high esteem. But to be honest, it failed to move me. Now, I'll admit that it's not without merit. Luis Enriquez Bacalov contributes a pleasing musical score. Imported star Henry Silva does well as a ruthless hit man, being cold yet captivating. And the movie starts off with a literal bang. Unfortunately, after that memorable opening, the movie quickly slows down and keeps that slow pace for most of the remaining ninety or so minutes. There's hardly any more action, and the little there is for the most part isn't that memorable. Most of the movie is talk, talk, and more talk. Maybe the intent was to portray the mafia in a more realistic manner, and I would have been open to that angle had I had a good sense of a swiftly moving twisty plot and memorable characters. However, that is not what is provided. The movie is very slow and drab instead. I've liked other Di Leo movies before, but this one is tough to sit through. Thank goodness that the sequel promised at the end of the movie never got made.
