GGGDrama about the break up of a family - a popular genre in the late 70s and 80s, not just because of Kramer vs Kramer but because so many directors get divorced (Shooting the Moon, Jenny Kissed Me). Bruno Lawrence turns in a charismatic portrait of a mechanic and racing driver who is a bit of a loser, unable to communicate - no wonder his wife gets annoyed and has an affair. Lawrence isn't best at processing his feelings so he explodes into violence. The film is watchable, Roger Donaldson is a talented filmmaker, but it got a bit boring after a while, to be honest. Best scene was where Lawrence has sex with his wife after a big argument - trying to hump some life back into their relationship.
The DVD contains a doco on the making of the film. Very much a passion project of Donaldson, who seemed to sweep everyone up in his enthusiasm.
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