A long, slow film with few dramatic moments, low-key performances, and an unsatisfying not-really-resolution. Very good. The film was compelling almost because of the lack of fireworks, although some of the establishing shots - Sacramento Airport, Golden Gate Bridge - were hilariously beautiful. I particularly liked Mark Ruffalo, doing one of his angry, quiet men, but really everyone was great. It felt like a real team effort - no one in the crew or cast trying to showboat - which was fitting for a grim true-life crime story that could easily have been exploited (I’m looking at you, Siegel).
What I learned watching this film:
- Anthony Edwards should get more work.
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