Review of The Long Goodbye (1973) by Lou S — 03 Jul 2009
Robert Altman made a detective movie that should've been made in mid 1960s France. Instead, we get this smooth, mumbling, but always invigorating masterpiece. Altman incorporates the drama without the tension or your usual American by-the-numbers shot selection and editing style.
Sections of this movie reminded me of Tati's Playtime, and you can definitely see its influence on the Coen's The Big Lebowski. Elliott Gould is the man - Altman's Belmondo, constantly spewing smoke or lighting a new one - and he wants his goddamn cat.
This review of The Long Goodbye (1973) was written by Lou S on 03 Jul 2009.
The Long Goodbye has generally received very positive reviews.
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