Mr. Siegel's lack of form and fidelity to his own story means that as the movie proceeds, even those things that are charming turn to lead.
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This review of The Shootist (1976) was written by Pauline Kael and published by The New Yorker on 29 Mar 1990.
The Shootist has generally received very positive reviews.
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