The music, the directing and acting are just fine in the movie. The only problem for me (and others may NOT care about this) is the basic relationship problem. Robert Redford is stunningly handsome, rather quiet, rich and conservative in the movie. So WHY would he be interested in Barbra Streisand's character? She is loud, exceptionally opinionated, liberal and not attractive (this is a BIG acting stretch for her, I know)--at least in a conventional sense. We have all heard the old saying "opposites attract", but it is only an old saying and really isn't true. If it were, then believing this relationship would be a lot easier. The problem is, they just don't seem to have ANY common ground. If they were incompatible but had SOME mutual interests or similarities, I could buy the conflict.
Fans of "Babs" no doubt think I'm a moron for not understanding or appreciating her greatness. While I may be a moron (the jury's still out), most Americans either adore her or can't stand her films. I'm one of the latter ones.
Fans of "Babs" no doubt think I'm a moron for not understanding or appreciating her greatness. While I may be a moron (the jury's still out), most Americans either adore her or can't stand her films. I'm one of the latter ones.