I'm going to have to disagree. This movie was just alright, in my opinion. I know it's based on a true story and I usually enjoy films that are based on real events and/or real characters but this didn't do anything for me. It's really too slow and the following the bad guy on foot scenes were boring as hell.
I mean, the car chase was alright but who hasn't seen this in a movie? I don't think it really brought anything new to the genre. Maybe at the time it did, but for today's audience, it's pretty standard stuff. But I did read an article about this movie being the starting point for a few former police officers that eventually got into making movies. So, that part of it is kinda interesting.
But honestly, I can't believe this beat A Clockwork Orange for best picture. You gotta be kidding me...
In fact, I would say The Last Picture Show was better and possibly Fiddler On The Roof was also better. Ohh well, not that Oscar actually means anything but I do think it's quite surprising that this beat them all.
Anyhow, TFC gets a 4.9 out of 10 from me.
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