Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton made some incredible films in the 1950s and 1960s. Watching their 1970s work is not only a waste but downright painful.
It seems their sense of entitlement, egos and booze and drugs made them feel they could just dial it on. They really thought being onboxious was good acting.
Beau Bridges is adequate as the buffoon.
The film doesn't succeed as a dark comedy. Elizabeth Taylor is too old for her part and she just doesn't comprehend the concept of subtlety. Every aspect of her performance is broad and obvious. Most of the jokes devolve into nose picking. I think most viewers will be reduced to that to stay entertained.
It seems their sense of entitlement, egos and booze and drugs made them feel they could just dial it on. They really thought being onboxious was good acting.
Beau Bridges is adequate as the buffoon.
The film doesn't succeed as a dark comedy. Elizabeth Taylor is too old for her part and she just doesn't comprehend the concept of subtlety. Every aspect of her performance is broad and obvious. Most of the jokes devolve into nose picking. I think most viewers will be reduced to that to stay entertained.