Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

United Artists | Release Date: May 24, 1974

6.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Ratings

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DawdlingPoetNov 25, 2021

This is a fairly pleasant watch, just overall a fairly unremarkable one. I found it amusing seeing Clint Eastwood playing a preacher (initially) and there are some reasonably decent special effects and chase type scenes but for most of theThis is a fairly pleasant watch, just overall a fairly unremarkable one. I found it amusing seeing Clint Eastwood playing a preacher (initially) and there are some reasonably decent special effects and chase type scenes but for most of the film, the plot felt thin on the ground. Its certainly not a deadly dull film but it wasn't a film that particularly stood out to me either, although I certainly did enjoy watching Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges interact with each other (they give decent performances). I felt it was a shame the script hadn't been adjusted at times - it could have been a better film than I felt it was but I certainly can't say it doesn't have its entertaining moments and its pretty watchable all the same, just not constantly enthralling. I suppose I do tend to automatically assume that this sort of a film will have more of a quicker pace. It does, I should point out, become more amusing and more fast paced towards the end. Personally, I wouldn't go out of your way to see it as such, unless the cast particularly appeals to you perhaps so I wouldn't overly recommend it, no.… Expand

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r96skJan 19, 2022

A hit-and-miss, if still probably good, 1974 film.

'Thunderbolt and Lightfoot' fails as a comedy but actually does work as a road trip/heist movie, even with a surprisingly sombre ending. To further the mixed bag feeling, I found the actingA hit-and-miss, if still probably good, 1974 film.

'Thunderbolt and Lightfoot' fails as a comedy but actually does work as a road trip/heist movie, even with a surprisingly sombre ending. To further the mixed bag feeling, I found the acting talent to be just that.

I'd say this is one of Clint Eastwood's weakest performances, though Jeff Bridges has a lot of fun and is the standout in his role. George Kennedy is closely behind him and ahead of Eastwood, in my opinion.

The film attempts a lot, I'm not convinced it all works, but I'd recommend it - the pacing is on point, so it doesn't drag.… Expand

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