One of the most blistering takedowns of capitalism and one of the most incisive delineation of labour in 70s American society, rife with cynicism, camaraderie and that all-too-familiar dread of everyday life — all while masquerading as a fun buddy heist movie. Harvey Keitel is as amazing as ever, Yaphet Kotto devours every scene he's in, and Richard Pryor is a real revelation in a dramatic role. That main theme by Jack Nitzsche is an earworm. Another scorcher from Schrader.
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