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An underrated classic!

posted 18 years ago by Joshf84
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I first watched this film as a child but recently watched it again as an adult. Seeing it a second time has really opened my eyes to what a great film it truly is. Candace Bergen and Sean Connery seemed to me to be odd choices in casting, but both were great. I really thought that Brian Keith was fantastic in this. Keith was great as Teddy Roosevelt. A truly underrated film that I am thrilled to see released on DVD!

[–] Blueghost 17 years ago

I agree. I have very minor issues with the film, but largely it's magnificent.

I love my current DVD, I can't wait for it to come out on hi-def.

[–] Flinx-2 17 years ago

This is one that I would re-buy if released on Blu-ray with a good transfer.

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[–] tonyhgv 16 years ago

l must agree with all thats said on here . l have watched this film umpteen times and never get fed up of watching it..lt has everything i like in films and i would place it in my 20 best films of all times..

[–] CineFan007 16 years ago

This is a great movie- period.

Too bad more people do not know about it.

[–] Hancock_the_Superb 16 years ago

I got the expanded soundtrack as a Christmas gift this year and it's beautiful and magnificent just to listen to. I need to rewatch this movie again soon, it's been awhile.

One of the hallmarks of my style is subtext... and mise-en-SEEN!