Rene Clement's film "Rider on the Rain" is a real disappointment in my opinion. The movie has been praised by critics and fans alike, but I didn't see what all the talk was about. Actually, there is way too much talking in this film if you ask me, and not enough suspense. Charles Bronson plays Harry Dobbs, an investigator on the search for a serial killer. His path leads to a small French village and to Mellie played by Marlene Jobert. The rest of the film basically consists of Bronson (also well known as "Chuck" or "Old Stone Face") confronting the Mellie character and forcing her to drink full pints of Jim Bean. The dialogue is not as creative as the critics may claim also. Chuck often refers to Mellie as "love, love"; this gets really old, really quick. The highlight of the movie is just watching old Chuck deliver his lines...the guy is such a character. I gave the film 5 out of 10 stars. If you want to see a real great Clement film watch "Purple Noon".
Review of Rider on the Rain
