Review of Hopscotch (1980) by Stephen E — 09 Dec 2012
Filmed in a straightforward yet whimsical style that bypasses action in favor of clever plotting, "Hopscotch" is one of the better films of its kind. There are chases, but they occur mainly off-screen.
What we see are dialogues in offices instead of actual action (excluding a hilarious scene where a house is unwittingly shot up), which makes the film feel more professional. Walter Matthau is solid in his role and handles the comedic elements of his character quite well, and Sam Waterston, Ned Beatty and Glenda Jackson provide adequate support.
"Hopscotch" is light on thrills, but it's delightful and easy to swallow.
This review of Hopscotch (1980) was written by Stephen E on 09 Dec 2012.
Hopscotch has generally received positive reviews.
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