These boys (which is what they are) even in this time frame, Richard Dreyfuss and Dann DeVito (who usually are unbearable, even then) are American saps, which makes this film quite enjoyable. Beside the great plot, these two actors (who personally have been annoying since FAME fell on their heads) give delightful and insightful performances of American males of the time and seem loose and into it. Levinson had some cool films and some junk, but this hits a bulls-eye with casting along (including the under-rated Barbara Hershey) in a tale (with slide supporting cast) that should have been made in the 70's and been appreciated.
A 7 out of 10. Best performance = Hershey, Dreyfuss, or DeVito. American Dream town all the way with the usual bumps and divots along the way while staying in the realm of comedy while people yell A LOT. This is a cool flick that doesn't try to pander to (even the time frame) politically correct morons or whatever. Well-written, directed, with great cast that doesn't have answers for folks. It's unique. If you don't get these people, you might need to watch TV more.
A 7 out of 10. Best performance = Hershey, Dreyfuss, or DeVito. American Dream town all the way with the usual bumps and divots along the way while staying in the realm of comedy while people yell A LOT. This is a cool flick that doesn't try to pander to (even the time frame) politically correct morons or whatever. Well-written, directed, with great cast that doesn't have answers for folks. It's unique. If you don't get these people, you might need to watch TV more.