Review of California Split (1974) by Bobby B — 08 Dec 2010
One of Altman's lesser-known works, but pretty damn good for all of that. Gould and Segal are two sides of the same coin: compulsive gamblers on the look-out for the next big game, incapable of quitting or of living their lives outside of gaming tables or racetracks.
Gould does not shut up, keeping an ongoing dialogue going with either himself or anyone who will listen. Segal says almost nothing. Ultimately Gould seems to be the happier of the two, existing almost purely on the adrenalin of his addiction.
Perhaps one of the best films about compulsion ever made.
This review of California Split (1974) was written by Bobby B on 08 Dec 2010.
California Split has generally received very positive reviews.
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