Review of Fat City (1972) by Henri L — 15 Apr 2009
I never bought this John Huston drama about a couple of small-time boxers who give up on hope to embrace disappointments in life instead. Personal demons and resigned dreams are the major subjects but the two main characters are portrayed too simplistic and superficial so that we never really care about their problems.
Plus, Jeff Bridges might be a great actor today but he did not show that talent at an younger age. He was not good in "The Last Picture Show" (which is an AWESOME movie though) one year prior to "Fat City" and he is not good here either.
Stacy Keach don't do it for me either. Susan Tyrrell is a gem though and she gives some essential scenes potent and edginess. Who the hell is she? I want to see more of that mix of the sweetness of Shirley MacLaine and the danger of Faye Dunaway, please.
But that is just about all I will take with me from this film.
This review of Fat City (1972) was written by Henri L on 15 Apr 2009.
Fat City has generally received very positive reviews.
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