The Sugarland Express

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Daniel B It's technically very impressive, the problem is it hinges on rather unlikeable lead characters. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/09/24 Full Review Leaburn O Spielberg made one of his best movies right at the start. Simple plot, excellently executed as he builds the characters over a couple of days. A good story, well told. Watched on DVD. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review r96 s Quality! 'The Sugarland Express' is Steven Spielberg's first theatrical release as director, which is quite something given the movie seems like it was made by a seasoned vet. On a similar note, the look and feel of the film is absolutely outstanding; it has aged remarkably well visually, almost hard to believe it came out in 1974! I also really enjoyed the score, particularly Toots Thielemans on the harmonica, but that's no surprise - John Williams, duh! As for plot, it is very entertaining. I like how silly everything plays out for the first chunk and the film knows it, but events gradually rise up a notch throughout the 110 minutes. The more serious conclusion would've felt quite sudden and out of place, though it is portrayed and paced perfectly. Cast-wise, Goldie Hawn, William Atherton and Michael Sacks are excellent, though Ben Johnson is probably the one I'd rate highest. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/09/24 Full Review Alec B It may be derivative but the movie is so tightly controlled by Spielberg and so captivating from start to finish that it just doesn't matter. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/24 Full Review Vargtimmen B Spielberg suddenly opens up to me in the best traditions of American classic cinema in the spirit of John Wayne films. Brilliant work, unlike any of his films. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/14/23 Full Review Georgan G 3 & 1/4 stars. I generally liked the movie which had little to do with the real life event. But still, I kept asking myself, who is dumber? The couple who thinks the cops will let them go after all the ruckus? Or the law who chases them endlessly? Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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