Forget John McTiernans
recent shiny remake, Steve McQueen rules as the titular debonair millionaire
thief in this exercise in late 60s cinematic style, seamlessly blending
romance and crime-thriller. And who else but the elegant Faye Dunaway to
portray the perfect love interest/foil: a beautiful insurance investigator
hot on his trail. Director Norman Jewison tightly winds up the suspense
for a riveting screen experience seldom matched by modern thrillers. |