The Story:
Luther Whitney (Clint Eastwood, a master thief who is allegedly retired, breaks into a multi-billionaire's home to rob his vault. His quest for cash is interrupted by a nocturnal visit from the President of the United States (Gene Hackman) and the billionaire's wife. Their drunken affair turns deadly, and Luther witnesses her murder at the hands of the Secret Service (Scott Glenn, Dennis Haysbert). He escapes, and avoids the Secret Service for a time, while also keeping the police detectives (Ed Harris) at bay. Luther is ready to leave the country, until the Secret Service start targeting his daughter (Laura Linney). Now it's personal...
I really enjoyed this one, and hadn't seen it in ages.
Eastwood was crackling in 1997 (!!!!) as both writer and director.
The movie clips along at a great pace, never too slow...never too fast to keep you riveted to the action and wondering what will happen next.
Eastwood surrounded himself with great actors from top to bottom, and they are allowed to develop given their limited screen time in a movie that begs to be told from many different angles.
It all works out in the end as you realize there is really nothing that the White House couldn't cover up if it absolutely had to.
Final Grade: B+
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I haven't bought it yet, but it was a nice film to see again after 15 years or so. Perhaps if I get the Eastwood collection someday?
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