Jig-Saw

True, Lino Ventura traditionally saves many aspects of the film with his charisma, but the question is whether the film would hold up without his presence. Personally, in such a case, I would lean towards only two stars, because the quality of the screenplay is problematic. Ventura has no opponent worth mentioning, as on the criminal side there are only anonymous figures. The film is soaked in sentimentality, which harms it mainly in the overly optimistic ending. The relationship between Karen and Romain, crucial for the development of the story, develops hastily, while their meeting is treated clumsily. The film shows a lot of influence from the Canadian co-production because the film has a distinctly American appearance and is basically interchangeable with a series of average American crime films of that era. Overall impression: 55%. (10/16/2017)

Every time I've seen Ventura, he plays a tough guy hardened by life. The Angry Man is no different, and it's fascinating to watch his character unfold. The plot is quite simple, but its simplicity leaves no room for doubt. It's a classic French crime film from the 70s with a twist of Canadian wilderness. (06/29/2023)