Charley Varrick

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Thomas V @TomVee Oct 3, 2026 Charley Varrick is a better than average heist gone wrong neo noir, with a typically gruff and cynical performance from Walter Matthau as our antihero, and a truly menacing one from Joe Don Baker. The story has lots of twists and turns, and keeps us engaged throughout. Cinematically, the film is nothing special, but the script is good and makes the most of familiar tropes. Andrew Robinson is back chewing the scenery again in his unhinged way, but mercifully, he has limited screen time and less overall impact than he had in Dirty Harry. An entertaining ride. See more Rick R @RT01654519 May 28, 2026 Very entertaining! Held my attention. I am a fan of Walter Matthau. See more Kevin L @Lakeman May 20, 2026 Very Don Siegel- little rough around the edges, but enough realism, down-to-earth characters & storyline, & some fine performances. There's some terrific character actors- Vernon, Fell, North, Schallert, Parfrey, Baker. But Matthau drives the engine here. A decent enough crime flick led by a very schrewd character in Varrick. Not too many car vs. cropduster chase scenes. Good ending. 3.2 stars See more Bruce B. @bruce1945 May 6, 2026 Held together for a 60 year old crime story so Worth watching. See more MC B @RT23450091 Feb 26, 2026 Just watched some 70's movie- The Long Goodbye, Nightmoves, The Conversation, and Charley Varrick. Thw first 3 I highly recommend. But Charley Varrick isn't even close to those films. 2 stars and an incredibly annoying soundtrack. Skip Charley Varrick. See more Russ G @RT78760655 Feb 24, 2026 Some interesting plot twists, but some you just can't square. Charley uses his pursuers to bump off his loose-cannon partner, but how did he know everyone would cooperate in his little scheme? He needs the passports, but knows the woman will double-cross him? The action is good and the pacing OK, but the whole thing is just too clever by half. Joe Don Baker is good as the sadistic hit man, but who would'a thunk that Oscar Madison could be a stone killer? See more Read all reviews

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