OK, so we all agree that Robert DeNiro and Jessica Lange are among the greatest stars of their generations. Well, even they can play mildly confusing roles. "Night and the City" is an example. DeNiro plays a lawyer who seeks to get into boxing...but what might this lead to? This is one of those movies whose plot might become a blur after you see it. I actually thought that the movie's most interesting aspect was the contrast between Jessica Lange and Jack Warden, and maybe I'm the only one who even saw that. I mean, he's got the look of an acerbic old man, and she still has an aura of her "King Kong" role. But otherwise, I didn't see too much else. I guess that the movie's worth seeing, if only once. Also starring Cliff Gorman, Alan King and Eli Wallach.
Review of Night and the City
