Prime Cut Review
This offbeat blend of action and satire is a memorable outing from the "anything goes" era Hollywood experienced in the 1970s. Prime Cut delivers the amount of punch-ups, shoot-outs, and tough-guy talk expected from an action film, but Robert_Dillon's inspired, unusual script puts a fresh twist on these action-film staples by placing them in a novel rural setting and giving the storyline a satirical voice. Thus, the viewer is treated to scenes where Gene_Hackman gives a monologue in which he uses cattle-farming metaphors to explain how the Chicago crime syndicate is growing weak and a bizarre scene where Lee_Marvin and Sissy_Spacek are chased by a thug driving a huge thresher instead of the usual automobile. Director Michael_Ritchie, better known for purely comedic fare like The_Bad_News_Bears, conducts the pop-art thrills with a light, witty touch and gets great performances from his leads: Marvin is all cool machismo, Hackman is a blustery delight as his unrefined nemesis, and Spacek and Angel_Tompkins add solid support as two very different women mixed up in the criminal capers. All in all, Prime Cut might be a little too odd for viewers who like their action movies straightforward, but it is perfect fare for cult-film fans, who will appreciate its mixture of punchy action and crime-as-a-business satire. Donald Guarisco, Rovi
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