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Title: A Quintessential American Movie
Review: This is one of the most entertaining movies to come out of the "Golden Age" of American cinema, if not one of the greatest. Thoughtful, quick witted, and authentic, this unpretentious caper is one of the few films that can be watched time after time without becoming tiresome. Beyond the effortless charisma of stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford, there are delightful supporting performances by the likes of Ray Walston, Charles Durning, Eileen Brennan, and, of course, Robert Shaw (ya falla?). The Chicago of 1936 presented is both mythic and realistic, with detail down to blue plates for the blue plate specials, and authentic green glassware. This film will be a delight for both young and old. My main issue with the DVD release is that it is full frame only. I think a film with this much critical and financial success deserves a widescreen release. How about it, Universal?
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