Remove ads

Information

Year
1970
Runtime
112 min.
Director
Hal Ashby
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Rating *
6.9
Votes *
1,464
Checks
397
Favs
23
Dislikes
5
Favs/checks
5.8% (1:17)
Favs/dislikes
5:1
* View IMDb information

Top comments

  1. devilsadvocado's avatar

    devilsadvocado

    It comforts me to know that there are still forgotten gems like this hiding out in 1970.

    Hal Ashby was the Wes Anderson of the 1970s, only I would say his films leaned more toward substance than style. His creative genius was evident from his debut, with The Landlord, a film studded throughout with all these brilliant, subtle moments.

    For example, the scene where William Enders, Sr., drssed as Patton, and Susan's boyfriend, in a full-out black-faced Mr. Bojangles, stare each other down for a solid three seconds at the costume party. Or the long shot where we see the croquet players perfectly motionless in the background. So many brilliant moments that one could easily miss; as such, it's a great film to watch once every few years.
    12 years ago
See all comments

Friends

Login to see which of your friends have seen this movie!

Activity

  1. tbutkie checked this movie 3 days 2 hours ago
See more activity

In 0 official lists

View all lists this movie is in