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Originally Posted by Janszoon
The French Connection (1971)
I had been really looking forward to this movie but I have to say I was somewhat disappointed by it. It had some great moments and the soundtrack was terrific but overall it left me kind of cold. |
This is the first time you have seen it?
It is certainly not an absolute classic as some would lead you to believe but it's still a fantastic film and that ending is quite simply superb. I thought Scheider and Hackman make a great team and prove what underrated actors they are.
I have never read any Bukowski on which this film is loosely based upon via his fictional characters and just like the main character (played with aplomb by Dillon) it lacks focus and becomes a little too repetitive in it's themes. Yes you drink, you write, you meander through life- what's new?
It lacks an insight-fullness of say American Splendor that at least had a sly humour behind it's depiction of everyday drudgery.
Maybe if I was familiar with Bukowski's writing then I could maybe appreciate it more.