I agree that Redford dragged this movie down at every turn. Too bad, too, because it was a good story with interesting characters. Think how great it would have been if Steve McQueen had played Sundance, as was originally intended.
I agree with you. I think Steve McQueen would have made that movie much better than it was.
The Mrs reminded me of a pretty good RR movie, The Natural. We watched it back during Little League season, and enjoyed it, as it devoid of politics. At least governmental.
Chester
I've never watched The Natural so can't comment on it. However, I take a previous comment back and will admit that I liked him in Brubaker-as the Prison Warden, and as Major Julian in: A Bridge Too Far. Other than that, I can't stand him as an actor.
Hi Todd, I feel the same way as you do about both the film and Robert Redford. Im just not a fan of those more "revisionist" type of Westerns.
Yes I hear you, he's a great actor, but politically, part of the Hollywood liberal establishment. This tends to cloud my jugement.
Chester
To add to what yall said, I don't really think much of him as an actor. I remember ANC played some old war movie that was Redfords first appearance-which also starred John Saxon. I don't remember it's title but, I thought Redford was lousy in that movie too. From his role in that movie, one couldn't possibly visualize that he'd actually "make it" in Hollywoodland. John Saxon on the other hand-wasn't too bad in his role-considering the kind of role he was in.
Its a good movie but, I liked it more when I was much younger, much more than I do now. I think part of the reason why im not much of a fan of this movie has to do with Robert Redford. I don't dislike him but???????
