Review of Friday Foster (1975) by Jason U — 20 Apr 2013

I'd like to put forth the argument for this being the greatest cast ever assembled for a movie. Seriously, show me one that beats it.

Okay, true...Eartha Kitt is weird as hell, and should appear only in David Lynch films. But aside from her...

One other cast note: Anyone as old or older than me should be able to appreciate Ted Lange ("The Love Boat,") being cast as a jive-talkin' pimp.

Now, for other elements. Cinematography is smooth, aside from the 2nd Unit stuff, which looks like it was shot by someone who didn't know when the camera was rolling and when it wasn't.

Director/Producer Arthur Marks has a problem with continuity and/or short-term memory. Friday Foster witnesses a shoot-out that results in a few casualties. But this does not have an effect on her mood, the next day. Later, a friend dies in Friday's arms. This event does not affect her mood on what might actually be the same day.

Yes, the story is a bit convoluted. Even hard to follow at times. But the characterizations are dynamite, and the dialogue is poppin.

Watch this for catchy lines, a sweet score, some crazy death scenes, and the most bad-ass array of talent ever.

Oh, there's also a politically incorrect gay bar scene. The sissy actually comes off like an exceptionally pleased Alfred Hitchcock.