I don't know how "Woman Chaser" can be called
'boring.' It's a quick, taut read. I guess it's lacking in
the crime and mystery department, but it's 100% noir.
As a satire of Hollywood it's pretty telling. An ace used car
salesman, who specializes in manipulating people and is a
master of B.S. is chewed up and spit out by the Hollywood
system.
It also features Willeford's hallmark amoral protagonist who
casually and indifferently inflicts pain and suffering on
those around him. And it features Willeford's pitch black
humor.
I didn't like the movie as much as others have. I feel that
Patrick Warburton captures the humor in the character, but
the movie doesn't get the noir aspects of the novel right.
It's too light and frothy and there's not enough of
Willeford's grit.
However, I agree it was a well-made film shot on a shoestring
budget, and I applaud director Devore and everyone involved
in the production for nearly getting it right. Maybe I'll
watch the movie again with lowered expectations and see how I
feel about it now.
Channing
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