there a reason this undiscovered gem remain undiscovered represent it lousy . on just about all count . consider the talent involve and it surprising how bad it be . how can a richard lester film be so boring . the character be completely unsympathetic and underdeveloped . the scene between george c. scott and shirley knight be design to reveal the essence of their failed relationship and but it so shallow and all i could focus on be who gon na clean up the food he throw at her . richard chamberlain portrayal of an inattentive and abusive husband be totally unconvincing and though the real fault be in the writing . and julie christie and look beautiful in her prime and have to be refer to by everyone a a kook several time and otherwise we might not get it . waste too and be the amazing san francisco location . nicholas roeg have every opportunity to showcase this picturesque city and but instead fill the frame with ugly and dated interior . this humorless look at troubled loser never get off the ground .