A rarity in it being both simple and complex.

Rating: 10/10 (12 August 2004)

DDA has got to be a must see for every movie fan. The balancing act between its humor and pathos is a rare accomplishment. Pacino molds his role masterfully. Consider when you watch the movie that it essentially takes place in 3 locations -- the bank, the police HQ, and the street. Yet so much is accomplished! As much if not more so than in any of today's overblown and CGI-created films. It's the film's simplicity that makes it so powerful and universal. John Cazale is a tragic riot as Pacino's accomplice. This film is so multi-layered. its entertaining and funny and sad all at the same time. A rarity in it being both simple and complex. This is one of my all-time favorite movies. Can you tell?