Review of Year of the Gun (1991) by Stephen C — 23 Nov 2011

Not bad Thriller from Director John Frankenheimer ,the biggest problem being continuity and a story which turns a vital subject just a little bit stale.

The film is meant to be set in 1978 around the time when the Red Brigades kidnapped Aldo Moro and waged war against the state ,the problem is the film is packed full of cars from the late 80s and early 90s so you easily forget the period its meant to be set in.

The three lead actors all come off a touch bland and only John Pankow gives a powerful performance as a friend with dubious connections.

Frankenhiemer does manage some good touches but by the time the action gathers pace you dont really care whats going on.

I tried to enjoy it but when a political thriller lacks thrills and mudlles its politics you come away feeling more confused than when you started.