Lots of effort went into this film and it was well-reviewed back in 1981 so I figured it was highly probable that I would enjoy it. However, it was a colossal disappointment. A few things are wrong with this film, the lead is difficult to relate to and not that interesting. The dialogue is unrealistic and staged and next to nothing happens throughout the film. There is no pacing and it is extremely dull considering the subject matter. This would be a great film to fall asleep to since there are long stretches of filler backed by Tangerine Dream scores. Contrast this to the wonderful American Gigolo around the same year and judge for yourself which one earns the payoff at the end.
Review of Thief
