Review of Charley Varrick (1973) by Eric M — 17 Apr 2012
An off-beat heist flick featuring a rich lead performance from Walter Matthau, wonderfully cast against type as a hard-nosed bank robber, "Charley Varrick" is a forgotten gem of '70s crime cinema.
A strong supporting cast, including Joe Don Baker as a mob enforcer and "Dirty Harry" stars Andrew Robinson and John Vernon, add to the enjoyment as well. Tarantino fans will notice at least one line of dialogue was cribbed by the director for "Pulp Fiction".
Well worth seeking out, though the Universal DVD is a disgrace. Here's hoping the Criterion Collection will add it to their roster of underrated crime flicks like "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" and "The Hit" someday soon.
This review of Charley Varrick (1973) was written by Eric M on 17 Apr 2012.
Charley Varrick has generally received very positive reviews.
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