Review of The Big Bounce (1969) by Keith S — 11 Aug 2011
Elmore Leonard write pulp fiction where a man who broke the law in the past tries to redeem himself but gets sidetracked by a reckless woman. In this movie, the femme fatale is Nancy, well played by energetic Leigh Taylor-Young and I must say her taste in men, cemetries, and pleasure is farfetch.
Ryan O'Neal plays her hapless object but he doesn't really light up the screen. it's Van Heflin is a better actor who's Ryan's boss at the motel. Lee Grant is wasted as a longely heart staying in room no.
12 and her role show the misogeny of the screenplay. It's a film noted for the acting debut of O'Neal and showcasing Young's acting. Whatever became of her?
This review of The Big Bounce (1969) was written by Keith S on 11 Aug 2011.
The Big Bounce has generally received negative reviews.
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