Excuse my French but f*ck this movie and f*ck Larry Turman for directing it and Barry Spikings for investing in it for EMI Films. Craig Wasson has a fling with Lucie Arnaz who decides to abort so he kidnaps her. It's played as a drama.
Nice views of Santa Fe and the actors do their best but the film can get stuffed.
It is fun to see Larry David pop up as a lawyer.
This movie feels forgotten now but one time it was a big deal. Crucial to David Lynch's career. Beautifully shot and handled. Some Hollywood touches - night porter villain for instance - but it works dramatically. Perfect acting, from Anthony Hopkins' decent doctor and Wendy Hiller's empathetic nurse to John Hurt's sensitive work. Splendid make up.
One of the best things EMI Films and Mel Brooks ever did. And Lynch.
Gosh. Big. Splashy. Warm hearted. Very community minded. Dumb. No conflict - n opposition. Too many characters. Great feel of friendship and camraderie. Too many old dames at the end. But the movie just wants to entertain.
