The premise was quite good but I think many reviewers see the movie through the strength of the cast rather than the odds and ends that pull it back. I think casting is where it fails.
I've never liked Matthau. He played this role strangely. I find nothing magnetic about him or his portrayal.
Gregory Peck was miscast. A good looking man but lacking athleticism which was required for this role.
There were lots of illogical things done and decisions made that reduced the credibility for me of should have been a terrific pic.
