• Ross is not a great artist but he made 6 archiveable films, including this one, between 1972 and 1981
  • Strong performances from V. Redgrave, Arkin (playing Freud), Olivier in supporting turns
  • The set designs are attractive- some really nice shots of Vienna
  • I’m not 100% on Duvall’s English accent (he plays Watson)- I couldn’t tell if it was actually bad or just distracting seeing him when you’ve mostly been used to his southern drawl for so long
  • The coke scenes aren’t exactly easy rider or midnight cowboy drug montages but still- again- solid
  • Entertaining and smart film
  • Not in the top 20 or so of 1976
  • Recommend and in the archives