Susan Sarandon isn't 100% convincing as an unworldly Saskatchewan escapee, but it doesn't matter. This is a wonderful movie. Burt Lancaster is fantastic as Lou and moves convincingly from whipped to triumphant.
This review of Atlantic City (1980) was written by Jason K on 03 May 2008.
Atlantic City has generally received positive reviews.
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