This is a really interesting (though typically 1970s slow-paced) watch.

McQueen was the epitome of cool with a dangerous edge and the film makes a great deal from that. He's wonderfully cast.

MacGraw is beautiful - as the role and plot require. She is hugely interesting and plays the part excellently. She has to be equally as capable as 'Doc' and she is.

There's a huge amount of 70s stereotypical cinematography. It sometimes gets in the way but overall is bearable.

And without spoiling the plot, there's a huge amount of ambiguity and real motive within the relationship of the lead couple that makes for a guessing game throughout. I found it annoying upon the watch but it keeps me thinking about the film after it has finished so kudos to the director.


7.75/10

(I'm checking out the Alec Baldwin/Kim Basinger 1994 version to see how that compares.)