Watched this one over the weekend. I am not sure if I am the only one, but the ending left me disappointed. I also thought there was a lot of time wasted developing the story. I know there is a sequel to this one, but I didn't enjoy this one to invest the additional time.
What say you?
Popeye (Gene Hackman) is an honest, but hard headed man. He stood by what he believes in and it almost got him killed. I was happy in part two, that despite that he did not have the support that he needed from his bosses in New York he was still able to crack down on the drug cartel and bring their business down.
ReplyDeleteI was also disappointed in the ending. Just before the wrap-up, Doyle goes off screen and there is a single gun shot. Because the wrap-up screens point out that the Frenchman remains at large, who or what did Doyle shoot at? The lack of a clear ending bothers me still.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I had zero sympathy for the policemen portrayed by Hackman and Scheider. They were committed to resolving the case but there were very few positive characteristics to make them likable.
The only positive or exciting thing in the movie was the car chase under the elevated train. That was gripping but there was a lot of dead space before and after that part where the story dragged. I don't feel that this movie would have been made today, mainly due to the slow build.
I was also disappointed in the ending. Just before the wrap-up, Doyle goes off screen and there is a single gun shot. Because the wrap-up screens point out that the Frenchman remains at large, who or what did Doyle shoot at? The lack of a clear ending bothers me still.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I had zero sympathy for the policemen portrayed by Hackman and Scheider. They were committed to resolving the case but there were very few positive characteristics to make them likable.
The only positive or exciting thing in the movie was the car chase under the elevated train. That was gripping but there was a lot of dead space before and after that part where the story dragged. I don't feel that this movie would have been made today, mainly due to the slow build.
I loved it until the end!!!
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