I'm torn over this film. It was great to see a Steve McQueen film on TV other than "The Great Escape", or "Nevada Smith" and for 90% of the film he is his usual great self - but!
Steve was about 35 years old but the characterisation of Henry suggests a much younger man, maybe early 20's.
The girl portraying his daughter, at 8 years old, would also have been better as a babe in arms, or toddler.
I feel that they could have done more to show how the young Henry had been treated by the old lady to fully explain his obvious fear of her other than a few words spoken by another person.
Unfortunately, despite Steve doing a great job for most of the film, some scenes were horrendously poor! The fight outside the bar, oh dear! Also the fight at the cemetery!
One last criticism - definitely the wrong voice to dub for Steve singing!
Having said all that, on the whole, I enjoyed seeing Steve in the role.
I'd definitely say to watch it, it's good to see a less macho Steve!
Steve was about 35 years old but the characterisation of Henry suggests a much younger man, maybe early 20's.
The girl portraying his daughter, at 8 years old, would also have been better as a babe in arms, or toddler.
I feel that they could have done more to show how the young Henry had been treated by the old lady to fully explain his obvious fear of her other than a few words spoken by another person.
Unfortunately, despite Steve doing a great job for most of the film, some scenes were horrendously poor! The fight outside the bar, oh dear! Also the fight at the cemetery!
One last criticism - definitely the wrong voice to dub for Steve singing!
Having said all that, on the whole, I enjoyed seeing Steve in the role.
I'd definitely say to watch it, it's good to see a less macho Steve!