Review of Five Easy Pieces (1970) by Tim M — 03 Aug 2014
Pretty much perfect in every way, Bob Rafelson's follow-up to Head is nearly the opposite of that film (although it retains some of its unique sense of humor). It has far more in common with the work of John Cassavetes, and although it makes more commercial concessions than Cassavetes' work (not to its detriment), Five Easy Pieces is difficult look at American class issues.
Although generally acknowledged as a classic (likely due to Jack Nicholson's masterful performance), it's not often mentioned in the same breath as Easy Rider or Mean Streets or any of the other titans of the American New Wave, which is complete nonsense.
A masterpiece.
This review of Five Easy Pieces (1970) was written by Tim M on 03 Aug 2014.
Five Easy Pieces has generally received very positive reviews.
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