Review of The Outfit (1973) by Dave J — 30 Nov 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010.
(1973) The Outfit.
THRILLER/ ACTION/ DRAMA.
Robert DuVall enjoyable as Macklin has just learned that his brother was killed as a result of a robbery of a syndicate whose just got out of prison! He then plans to get even or to make amends with the sydicate as a result of this killing! This plot device although written from a novel by Donald E. Westlake is similar to another movie released during the same year called "Charley Varrick" which also involves accidently stealing money belonging to a syndicate released in Sept 73 and The Outfit came out later Oct '73 except that they both go in different routes and both star Joe Don Baker!
One thing this movie avoids is physical action using meaningful diaologue instead which some are exhausted in always seeing! Some are killed but are killed because it was necessary and the tension is very much felt! The best way to descibe this film is a somewhat 'subtle' action film with great performances and a satisfying ending!
3 out of 4.
This review of The Outfit (1973) was written by Dave J on 30 Nov 2010.
The Outfit has generally received positive reviews.
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