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This early effort from Michael Mann is flawed in many ways. It seems like it was rushed into release, with choppy editing and an annoying score by Tangerine Dream. I read the book a while back, then saw the film when it first came out. With the advent of DVDs, I sold my VHS; haven't seen it in years. Still, there are brilliant images that have remained in my memory, and I would buy the DVD in a minute. A commentary from Mr. Mann, who has since become immensely respected, would be welcome. The film is, indeed, faithful to the book (well, as much as most films are) and retains the requisite suspense. Scott Glenn is a good actor, but he's not my idea of romantic leading man material. Jurgen Prochnow is a sufficiently bad Nazi, and good beats evil. How it happens is what's interesting, and I'm pining for a DVD. Anyone else agree? |