The Big Easy is a film which has bypassed me over the years. Having now watched it, i can say with confidence this is good rather than great. Dennis Quaid is good in this as usual, however it took me a little while to adjust to the accent he was putting on. Ellen Barkin never one of my favourite actresses was also good in this. Ned Beatty was his usual reliable self and a good small role here for John Goodman. The main thriller aspect of the plot seems to get lost behind the relationship between Quaid and Barkin and i feel the film would have benefited concentrating solely on one aspect or the other. The action scenes when they arrive are merely serviceable and the ending is merely ok. However i did enjoy the Big Easy it is a well shot film and doesn't outstay its welcome. In summary, good not great.
Review of The Big Easy
