Bobby Deerfield (1977)
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Movie Info
Cast
as Bobby
as Lillian
as Lydia
as The Brother
as Uncle Luigi
as Karl Holtzmann
as Delvecchio
as The Magician
as Tourist
as Tourist
as Priest In Garden
as Woman In Gas Station
as Carlos Del Montanara
Critic Reviews for Bobby Deerfield
All Critics (10) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (8) | DVD (2)
A brilliantly unusual love story, told in a European fashion which makes the Sydney Pollack film at first irritating, then intriguing, finally most rewarding and emotionally satisfying.
A classic example of a Hollywood director being struck down by a lethal 'art' attack as soon as he sets foot in Europe.
Bobby Deerfield may turn out to be the year's most cynical movie made by people who know better, including Sydney Pollack, the director, and Alvin Sargent, who wrote the screenplay.
Those who feel that Al Pacino did no wrong during the 1970s obviously never saw Bobby Deerfield.
This gorgeously shot film is a trifle long at just over two hours; much of the racing footage could have been dispensed with, along with the sudsiest of the emotions.
A resonant Pacino...though ultimately a misfire, suggests that there are worse things to call a movie than 'a curiosity.' [DVD review]
Audience Reviews for Bobby Deerfield
A bizarre misfire from a talented line-up of artists. With such a towering amount of potential, it is peculiar to see Bobby Deerfield as what it is - a mess. Lacking in any sort of distinguishable narrative or character thread, the movie plods off in numerous directions and leaves the audience behind. The most interesting aspect of it is Al Pacino's understated acting in the title role. Pacino has stated that out of all the roles he's played, this one is the closest to himself in reality. It is evident that he has a deep understanding of this character, but his depth and nuance is lost in a chaotically executed picture.
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