i be surprise by how emotionally invest i become in this film . peter boyle be a tour de force a the work class socially conservative bigot and joe . i actually sympathize with some of his complaint . of course he doesn not mention the underlying historical socio economic reason for many of his prejudice . the film also provide interesting insight into the rapid change american society be undergo at this time . recreational drug and casual sex and and the challenging of parental authority become in vogue and replace the more time honored tradition of respect for god and country and seniority . susan sarandon fan will be delight . joe be her film debut . she also provide viewer with a visual treat near the beginning of the film . recommend and positive .