Even beyond the premise, it's clear what an influence this was on The Old Man and the Gun which I quite loved a few years back. They share a similar focus on the gentlemanly thief at the end of their career though here the time period allows him to act as a conduit for a more general evolution in American society. Farnsworth pulls off a mature performance filled with a kind of pathos that doesn't make Bill a figure of pity but leaves you wondering how long he could really exist in this new world. Absolutely lovely and filled with gorgeous shots of the American countryside.
Even beyond the premise, it's clear what an influence this was on The Old Man and the Gun which I quite loved a few years back. They share a similar focus on the gentlemanly thief at the end of their career though here the time period allows him to act as a conduit for a more general evolution in American society. Farnsworth pulls off a mature performance filled with a kind of pathos that doesn't make Bill a figure of pity but leaves you wondering how long he could really exist in this new world. Absolutely lovely and filled with gorgeous shots of the American countryside.
