Review of 52 Pick-Up (1986) by Patrick Goldstein for Los Angeles Times — 07 Feb 2007
A dull, plodding thriller...It’s not a bad premise for a seamy film noir, but the results are a major disappointment, especially considering that the script was written by tough-guy novelist Elmore Leonard (who authored the original best-seller) and talented young playwright John Steppling.
Not only is the dialogue stilted and showy, but neither writer manages to make much sense out of the novel’s complicated proceedings.
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This review of 52 Pick-Up (1986) was written by Patrick Goldstein and published by Los Angeles Times on 07 Feb 2007.
52 Pick-Up has generally received mixed reviews.
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