I give "The Star" a 9 star rating because it is filled with action, lots of drama, and some great acting. But there are a couple of drawbacks:
One challenge is that the story is too long for a one hour show, but not long enough for the two hours that it was given. It tends to drag in a couple of scenes. Another challenge is that there are perhaps too many characters. It is hard keeping up with the good cops, bad cops, call girls, actresses, actors, hit men, politicians, body guards, sons, husbands, and numerous other players that keep coming into the story.
However, those shortcomings are overcome by a good story line, and by the dramatic acting of Joan Fontaine. There are several exciting action scenes, including one where a hit man forces Cannon to drive his full-size Ford into an enclosed truck.
"The Star" is enjoyable... just allow yourself enough time to watch Parts I and II in sequence, without taking a break between them.
One challenge is that the story is too long for a one hour show, but not long enough for the two hours that it was given. It tends to drag in a couple of scenes. Another challenge is that there are perhaps too many characters. It is hard keeping up with the good cops, bad cops, call girls, actresses, actors, hit men, politicians, body guards, sons, husbands, and numerous other players that keep coming into the story.
However, those shortcomings are overcome by a good story line, and by the dramatic acting of Joan Fontaine. There are several exciting action scenes, including one where a hit man forces Cannon to drive his full-size Ford into an enclosed truck.
"The Star" is enjoyable... just allow yourself enough time to watch Parts I and II in sequence, without taking a break between them.