Review of Big Wednesday (1978) by Dave Kehr for Chicago Reader — 03 Jul 1988
Milius can be faulted for reviving a number of ostensibly dead macho myths, but in the context of the subculture his film deftly re-creates, they take on the aura of eternal values. The breathtaking surfing footage, rather than the slightly stunted characters, makes his most eloquent argument.
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This review of Big Wednesday (1978) was written by Dave Kehr and published by Chicago Reader on 03 Jul 1988.
Big Wednesday has generally received positive reviews.
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