ROBERT MITCHUM IN 'THE WRATH OF GOD' WITH KEN HUTCHISON

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNrt6a2udwOZKXljjU4056YgEPo4uSQTs6NViNoVkOHqdx6rj9FHM0umJeTJwica_fus4xXjsIiCJTvwkcr71VzXXvwW0l9gIXUwtswY3oh0VIYr6TJwm3jKbiM2UlW7Ht1P0PyRGtEAz/s923/Screen+Shot+2021-06-17+at+6.22.27+AM.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="923" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNrt6a2udwOZKXljjU4056YgEPo4uSQTs6NViNoVkOHqdx6rj9FHM0umJeTJwica_fus4xXjsIiCJTvwkcr71VzXXvwW0l9gIXUwtswY3oh0VIYr6TJwm3jKbiM2UlW7Ht1P0PyRGtEAz/w400-h310/Screen+Shot+2021-06-17+at+6.22.27+AM.jpeg" width="400"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><u>Title: The Wrath of God Year: 1972 Rating: ***</u></td></tr></tbody></table><p>British actor <a href="http://www.cultfilmfreaks.com/2017/11/SWEENEY2.html">Ken Hutchison</a>, from intimidating Dustin Hoffman in STRAW DOGS to beating up GANDHI, played mostly villains except THE WRATH OF GOD opposite Robert Mitchum; the latter a foul-mouthed <i>priest </i>to Hutchison's feisty/fun Irish rogue, all taking place in Central America. And the best scenes have the trio, including likable con man Victor Buono, pursued by antique cop cars, involved in various shoot-outs and almost getting executed, right down to the black eye-mask... Then given a mission to kill dictator Frank Langella, a role he underplays... </p><p>Split by Catholic mom Rita Hayworth and a personal hatred of religion, especially priest Mitchum, he's not evil enough for our heroes to spend so much time preparing a revolution by training ill-prepared townspeople for battle. So what works AND fails are the sub-genres ranging from Spaghetti Western Revenge; Classic Gangster involving Mitchum, a Tommy-gun and an attempt to smuggle prohibited booze; and a barrage of Sam Peckinpah style slow-motion firing squad deaths in the opening credits. And since a world-weary Mitchum and rambunctious Hutchison (the latter romancing gorgeous mute local Paula Pritchett) are always game to either fight or run away, it's a shame things got so serious halfway through.  </p><p><span></span></p>

frank langella, ken hutchison, mexico, modern western, rita hayworth, robert mitchum, seventies, spaghetti western, victor buono

ROBERT MITCHUM IN 'THE WRATH OF GOD' WITH KEN HUTCHISON

Title: The Wrath of God Year: 1972 Rating: *** British actor Ken Hutchison , from intimidating Dustin Hoffman in STRAW DOGS to beating up GA...

ROBOT & FRANK

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bKPp9MKvuOHDTQs8z2AYpY0y74LibxfkZr2_75RaxIfbElKhlwgBq8_Dth2mpA7yNppu6Muy4A06vnKaOe5Jg6FIH9WgK5i069l6l4DC4yaY1Ag6m_SQd1zQCFPNL-EBo5YMSB047xPu/s1600/120817_MOV_robotandfrankEX.jpg.CROP.rectangle3-large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bKPp9MKvuOHDTQs8z2AYpY0y74LibxfkZr2_75RaxIfbElKhlwgBq8_Dth2mpA7yNppu6Muy4A06vnKaOe5Jg6FIH9WgK5i069l6l4DC4yaY1Ag6m_SQd1zQCFPNL-EBo5YMSB047xPu/s640/120817_MOV_robotandfrankEX.jpg.CROP.rectangle3-large.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>year:</b> 2012 <b>cast:</b> Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon <b>rating:</b> ***1/2</td></tr> </tbody></table> People can communicate on computer big screens instead of telephones, libraries have turned into posh clubhouses, and robots can help with just about everything: Welcome to the "near future" of ROBOT & FRANK, a subtle heartwarming science-fiction comedy starring Frank Langella as Frank, an old man losing his memory and he, living alone in the country, wants nothing to do with anyone or anything: including his own health and safety.<br /> <br /> Frank’s son provides dad with a robot specializing in care-taking. They make for an odd couple – Frank prefers sitting around while Robot recommends a daily regiment of health foods and gardening.<br /> <br /> During a trip into town, Frank learns his cohort has a special gift of... playing with the truth. And for an ex jewel thief, this works just fine. Soon Robot becomes Frank’s partner in crime.<br /> <br /> The best moments occur between man and machine: casing a yuppie’s house or stealing an obsolete library book. The capers occur quickly and without much suspense. It’s the relationship between Frank and his new best friend that really counts. Especially when outside elements, like Frank’s daughter and the local police, put that relationship at risk.<br /> <br /> Peter Sarsgaard provides the Robot's mellow voice, sounding like a cross between Kevin Spacey and Hal 9000. And Susan Sarandon plays a love interest who doesn't get in the way of the important stuff, although she's a lot more important than you'll realize.

2012, comedy, frank langella, science-fiction, susan sarandon

ROBOT & FRANK

year: 2012 cast: Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon rating: ***1/2 People can communicate on computer big screens instead of telephones, ...