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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not McQueen's best role,
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This review is from: The Reivers (DVD)
An old man recalls the halcyon days of his youth and the four days that changed his life forever. The time is 1905, and 11-year old Lucius (Mitch Vogel) lives with his rich grandfather in a sleepy Mississippi town. His wild and no-account pals, Boon (Steve McQueen) and Ned (Rupert Crosse), talk him into a wild adventure involving his grandfather's shiny, new automobile, some shady ladies, and a horse race.As a Steve McQueen fan, I expected to love this movie, but, although he's charming as always, he seems more of a secondary character here. The story focuses on Mitch Vogel's character and he's a good, but not great child actor; his eyes are expressive and thoughtful, but he sounds like he's reading his lines. Will Geer (who plays the grandfather) and Sharon Farrell have the best scenes. The story was clearly meant to be a rollicking good time but it didn't make me smile. It's big on nostalgia and family values but this is definitely not a child-friendly movie. I liked the period recreation, sets, and costumes, but the story just missed the mark for me; it didn't hold my interest with McQueen playing a rather helpless fool. Just an okay film.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not just a 'chick-flick' - men will love it too ...,
By Gayda Errett "Creation Spirituality" (Playfairville, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Reivers (DVD)
It's my husband's favourite movie. He usually does not watch movies more than once. This one he watches over and over again. It was misplaced in our house so I had to order another one. I'm giving it to him for Christmas. The story is unique and has a remarkable endearing ending. A young boy is influenced to go against his family's wishes to be good when they go away to a relative's funeral by his grandfather's two hired hands. However, Steve McQueen and Michael Constantine involve him in their 'devil-may-care' adventure using their 'Bosses', brand-new Whitton car. The story is unpredictable with many twists and turns. A pure delight to watch. One adult scene is not good for kids under 16 years of age. Otherwise, enjoy its misadventures and great acting by all in the cast.
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The Reivers by Mark Rydell (DVD - 2005)
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