Scorcese without the violence

Rating: 8/10 (11 March 2014)

SPOILER-Good fun, but too long, and not as great as its rep. The "Dese and Dose" accents wander, except for the British Bale, who's perfect. Anyone notice that the American Adams is faking a British accent (which is also erratic) for most of the film, while the actually British Bale is "doing" American for the entire movie? Despite all his accoutrements (the fake comb-over, the real pot belly), the movie comes down almost entirely to watching Bale's -or should I say Irving Rosenfeld's- sad, frightened eyes. Bale has been amazing ever since "Empire of the Sun" 27 years ago (one of the greatest child performances ever). For an even better slice of 70's cheese, try "Boogie Nights" , which is also too long.