As well as being set in the 1980's the film also has very much has the feel and tone of an 80's drama film.
Probably the closest film to it in Clint Eastwoods history is Bronco Billy. I didn't realise until looking on here that the story and script do date back to the 1980's - I would've liked to have seen the Roy Scheider version had it been made but perhaps not the Arnold Schwarzenegger one!
I enjoyed it, its not the kind of film that really gets made today, quite laid back and more of a 'Sunday afternoon' film rather than something which relies on heavy drama or violence.
It has a lot of charm and, while I did find it got a little slow in the middle, I very much enjoyed it, the supporting cast were all very good and I'm glad I got to see Clint Eastwood in another role which he performed very well.
Probably the closest film to it in Clint Eastwoods history is Bronco Billy. I didn't realise until looking on here that the story and script do date back to the 1980's - I would've liked to have seen the Roy Scheider version had it been made but perhaps not the Arnold Schwarzenegger one!
I enjoyed it, its not the kind of film that really gets made today, quite laid back and more of a 'Sunday afternoon' film rather than something which relies on heavy drama or violence.
It has a lot of charm and, while I did find it got a little slow in the middle, I very much enjoyed it, the supporting cast were all very good and I'm glad I got to see Clint Eastwood in another role which he performed very well.