Review of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) by R96Sk — 19 Jan 2022
A hit-and-miss, if still probably good, 1974 film.
'Thunderbolt and Lightfoot' fails as a comedy but actually does work as a road trip/heist movie, even with a surprisingly sombre ending. To further the mixed bag feeling, I found the acting talent to be just that.
I'd say this is one of Clint Eastwood's weakest performances, though Jeff Bridges has a lot of fun and is the standout in his role. George Kennedy is closely behind him and ahead of Eastwood, in my opinion.
The film attempts a lot, I'm not convinced it all works, but I'd recommend it - the pacing is on point, so it doesn't drag.
This review of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) was written by R96Sk on 19 Jan 2022.
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot has generally received positive reviews.
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