Review of Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) by Aj V — 11 Feb 2011

As silly as a wheel. I actually couldn't help but laugh during the scene in the car with Brad Dourif, Faye Dunaway, and Rene Auberjonois all delivering the most ridiculous performances of their career, in the most ridiculous costumes they've ever worn.

And this is supposed to be a contemporary thriller. Props to Tommy Lee Jones, who manages to nail the (superfluous) final monologue, and of course The Kersh, who manages a few stylish moments in a largely daft film (in particular, love that shot from the interior of a funeral house that opens up to a lush exterior, only for a pack of journalists to come charging down the frame).

Also, why is Raul Julia billed as "R.J."?