It must be Robert Duvall week -- the second film in three days, but oh dear what can I say about this vanity piece co-produced, written and directed by Duvall. I have a lot of time for him as an actor and his previously directed "The Apostle" was a tour de force.
I have read that he is obsessed with the Tango and I think he was trying to express his love for the dance while making a non-thrilling thriller of his character biding time in Buenos Aires while waiting to make a hit. Most of the dance sequences were pleasant enough except for those where he was dancing. He looked and moved like the 72-year old that he was and probably enjoyed himself (especially since his partner in these sequences was his present gal-friend) a lot more than the audience. I think everyone should have at least one hobby that they love but that doesn't necessarily make for an interesting film.
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One problem, surely, is that Duvall is trying to get audience sympathy with his love
for his mistress's little girl but he is also a vicious killer who will kill without hesitation to avoid capture.
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