Fair comedy with the typical dark tone lighting effects that seemed to be the mode in a lot of movies in the early 80's.Despite this irritating cinematography style,the film was very entertaining due to the presence of Streisand and Hackman.The supporting cast was very talented as well with their roles and the love story was very reflective of most love entanglements.Not the kind of side splitting comedy but it was not intended to be.The story was a mix of comedy and drama and intends to illustrate the fickleness of life and love.In that regard it was a classic.Many say Streisand was misscast here and I say HOGWASH to that.Streisand portrayed that role very well.Her eyes beamed of yerning to be loved on equal terms and she oozed sex appeal as well which the role called for.Granted she looked a little uninspired by the role but this was due to the part being unchallenging for her tremendous talent.Also,she was trying not to steal the limelight from Hackman who I believe she was trying to hook up to be a true leading man as opposed to his well known prowess as a supporting actor.This was supposed to be one of those vehicles for Hackman to get to that next level.But alas,the mainstream decided not to help Hackman get there by nitpicking this movie any way they could find.The directing was below average,the screenplay was average and the script was good.....
Review of All Night Long
