Review of California Split (1974) by Stella D — 20 Sep 2009

A stellar tragicomic buddy film about compulsive gamblers. extremely natural, even by altman standards. elliott gould at his manic peak.

This review of California Split (1974) was written by Stella D on 20 Sep 2009.

California Split has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jason M (2,623) on 18 Nov 2011

Golden observational moments in a movie about two degenerate gamblers. It's alive with humor and life. Wonderful…

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By Tom B (1,265) on 10 Nov 2007

Some guy named Spielberg was developing this to be his first feature. he dropped it and it felt into Altman's lap…

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By Wesley B (148) on 09 Jan 2008

An uncanny film with stellar performances from George Segal and Elliott Gould. If you want a gambling movie, this one is the best, bar none…

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By Paul Z (502) on 14 Feb 2010

Overall a good movie. But I have noo idea how to classify it or think about it. A completely different movie than what I've usually seen…

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By Sharon S (178) on 16 Feb 2008

It's just fun and squalid and Californian and Altman…

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By Chris S (3,490) on 08 Aug 2007

A consistently underrated gem, that can be safely regarded, by those who know better, as the late Robert Altman's overlooked masterpiece…

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By Pierluigi P (335) on 20 Jul 2011

An amusing and completely uncategorizable film that captures the mood of its period, an atmosphere long gone by now where the low life and…

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By Will E (161) on 13 Oct 2010

Classic Altman. George Segal and Elliott Gould--god the '70s!!!!--are both terrific here as two guys who meet and bond over gambling…

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By Jordan M (442) on 27 Aug 2008

One of my all time favorites. I put it on and it makes me feel like I'm seeing old friends for the first time in years…

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By Alex D (973) on 09 Feb 2008

Altman movie where gould is a sleazy gambler type reno guy. gould has broken nose in the movie, which is sad b ecause someone hurt gould…

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