Review of Fingers (1978) by Lee M — 01 Mar 2009
Toback has always been one of the most unique voices in American film history. I usually find even his failed films (Exposed, The Pick Up Artist) to still contain so much value in dialog and form that they still demand a watch every now and then.
I will say that "Fingers" is one of the finest debut films for any American director in the 1970s. Keitel gives you his all in this very intense portrait of a debt collector who is being torn apart from the inside out.
Jacques Audiard's remake, "The Beat That My Heart Skipped" doesn't fall too far from the intent of Toback's original script and is also worth a look mostly due to Romain Duris' excellent portrayal of the main character.
" Fingers" is not difficult to find and a film you will want to see again.
This review of Fingers (1978) was written by Lee M on 01 Mar 2009.
Fingers has generally received positive reviews.
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