This 1971 blast from the past is today's subject to see if this generally regarded classic holds up. The unfortunate answer is that it does not. The film has dated very badly. It's not particularly well directed, more just a workman like job with no style, and this doesn't help quell the amplified early 70s/lates 60s look. Clint does an ok performance but Jessica Walter as the female lead gives an overhwelming and over the top psycho performance. The script is pretty poor and the shocks that admittedly would have been quite near to the bone back in the day, are more like amateur movie effects today. Unless you are a Clint Eastwood completist, this is a JM THUMBS DOWN.
