This early Steve McQueen movie takes a long time to get moving but it is nevertheless good entertainment due to the documentary 'look' and intense performances from all the cast.
If you're a fan of fast moving action, I suggest you fast-forward through the first hour as it's chiefly a period when the director fleshes out the characters, and they are a right strange crew! Other reviewers have pretty much covered them so all I'll mention is that none are what they seem. The lead female character is perhaps the only 'normal' in sight. She puts in an outstanding performance despite having very little screen time.
Not a movie for you if you're in a depressed frame of mind but certainly something out of the ordinary and worth a couple of viewings should you be a fan of Steve and the genre.
If you're a fan of fast moving action, I suggest you fast-forward through the first hour as it's chiefly a period when the director fleshes out the characters, and they are a right strange crew! Other reviewers have pretty much covered them so all I'll mention is that none are what they seem. The lead female character is perhaps the only 'normal' in sight. She puts in an outstanding performance despite having very little screen time.
Not a movie for you if you're in a depressed frame of mind but certainly something out of the ordinary and worth a couple of viewings should you be a fan of Steve and the genre.