Make that that 9.5! I loved this movie! My only complaints are that two or three scenes tended to out-stay their welcome and went on just a bit too long and that the sound recording in one or two places was a little low. It shouldn't be necessary to adjust the sound controls once you set them when the movie starts. But these are mere quibbles. There are so many good things about this delightfully expensive and expansive movie that I prefer to concentrate on aspects like the marvelous performance Goldie Hawn delivers, and indeed the astute playing of the whole cast. The script provides a tremendous line-up of socko characters and intriguing situations which are splendidly directed by Herbert Ross of all people. Frankly, I thought that a movie with such a huge cast and so many powerful scenes would be a bit beyond Herbert's capabilities, but he has risen to the challenge magnificently. Even the extras play their two or three seconds roles with remarkable charisma, and yet they don't steal anything from Miss Hawn. True, Buck Henry and others have provided a great script with plenty of laughs and a huge line-up of characters -- plus a few critical ploys and stings that put our politicians in a far less favorable light than the usual cow- towing Hollywood movie. I also thought the music score surely deserved recognition as one of the best of the year. In fact, all the credits were magnificent in this "comedy" that delivers plenty of stings. I'm not surprised that many people don't like it. Why not? Because they realize that they themselves are one of the script's main targets.
Review of Protocol
