So much average

Overrated and overhyped

Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

This is the story of a racing car driver Bobby Deerfield (Pacino) who cheats on his unloved wife (Duperey) and finds solace in the arms of Lillian Morelli, a strange and irresistible woman (Keller). In the long conversations where they explore each other's lives, Lillian asks incessant questions and invents dramatic events of her past life just to add interest and excitement to their exchange of ideas. Lillian has a teasing manner and Bobby finds her mannerisms strange at first but then begins to realize that here is a woman of difference and he begins falling in love with her and seeks her out wherever she happens to be. Bobby's journeys take him to some of the most romantic spots in France and Italy, beautiful vistas that really enhance the film. But Bobby soon discovers that his wife knows more about this quirky woman than he does.Unlike many of Pacino's films, this is an very subtle film. Nothing terribly exciting happens during the film, but the chemistry between the two leads is wonderful. The scenes with the two of them just talking are so romantic and interesting. Also, the scenery is gorgeous, as is the lush soundtrack.Like many people, I prefer Pacino's work pre-'Scarface.' In film like this, and 'The Godfather I and II,' 'Panic In Needle Park,' 'Serpico' and 'Cruising,' Pacino creates fascinating characters, one never like the other. In 'Scarface' he went over the top and sadly has rarely come down since.My favorite scene is when Bobby does an impression for Lillian that he used to do as a child. If this movie were made a decade later, this scene would have been painful to watch. But as he does his best imitation of Mae West, the scene is sweet, and Pacino reveals a vulnerability in Bobby that shoots straight to your heart.

As long as I can remember faces and names, I am a fan of Pacino. Scarface, the Godfather...and later his lesser known roles like S1m0ne and People I Know. First, when I read about this one and saw the pretty low score, I was a bit afraid to watch it.I am from Europe and with each one I see, I only get more convinced that European cinema might simply be better than Hollywood. Bobby Deerfield is an American film, but it can also be watched by those that dislike Hollywood. It's very soft, quite deep and very VERY well acted.Al Pacino stars in this. He delivers his role with lots of charm. He plays a man that does not really know how to live, but he never says so. We can only read it in his eyes, and it becomes even more clear when he meets Lillian Morelli.Martha Keller plays Lillian. I must admit that I don't know her, nor saw one of the movies on her list. I cannot say much about her, besides that she acts very convincing. After seeing her in this, I want to check out some of her other work.Supporting cast including Romolo Valli is convincing. The overall casting is very well done.Sidney Pollack was already known to me as a very convincing actor. With acting like this, pacing and the feeling within this film, I must say he did a very good job.The story is very romantic. I like it and the way it's told. And not only the actors tell their part, since there is always the scenery. Italy, Switzerland and France are more than just backgrounds. Every frame seems carefully created, each shot is good.Normally I don't like Dave Grusin. After this one, I like him a little bit more. Maybe I will get hated after saying this, but Grusin scores this the same as Ennio Morricone would have. Still, if there is one sound belonging to Europe, it's the Morricone sound, so he did a very good job.So what can I say? I will give it and 8. There are no real things that I disliked, and 9 is little bit too much (just considering the scores I gave to my alltime favorites). 8,5 doesn't exist, so 8 it is.....one note to those that want see Pacino see some power acting; him playing Bobby Deerfield might not be the most dominant person ever to appear on the screen, but it sure is one his best 'concealed' characters.A film not in the spotlight, but it should be there no the less.

I saw this movie when I was too young to really "get" it. Then, I tried watching it again a few years later, and I thought it was boring. HOWEVER, I absolutely LOVED the soundtrack and I wish it would become available again. The music is so moving, and it's great to listen to when one is in a 'sad' mood....it has a feel to it which is strangely enjoyable. I wonder how many people are aware, really, that they experience a sense of 'joy' even in their own pain/grief? I doubt many are aware of it at all. But I've noticed this myself. There is music for every mood. And the music in this movie is peculiarly uplifting, perfect to induce a "feel good" pleasure, while experiencing the various emotions that most people might try to deny, yet secretly enjoy within. If I was rating the music, I'd give it a 20! But I want to get this movie, just to have the music, since they don't make the soundtrack. If you're lucky enough to know someone who has an LP, consider yourself fortunate! You could then have the honor of listening to a great, original score!

Bobby Deerfield is not your average romantic drama especially when compared to the recent phase of Rom-Com's sweeping the screens at the cinemas.Firstly, Al Pacino is at his best, highly intense and more importantly convincing as a character to accept. This is not surprising as his two other significant films of that decade were the masterful The Godfather and Godfather Part II. There seems to be something compelling in his role in this film which i cannot grasp to identify to you. Maybe because his co-star heightens our interest by their exchange of witty dialogue although i would point towards his stern expressions and calm voice which can explode in his characters few moments of glory.Secondly, this film is not for the mass popcorn audience, the direction is obtuse and could be compared to the 'Art film' style that we struggle to view at all in popular culture. This is were the 'original' element of my comment of Bobby Deerfield spurs from. It is the fact that the mass audience wouldn't know what to do with the arbitrary meanings revealed. It is usually clear cut in 'Hollywood'.To finish up, the romance and the character sparring is worth the time of a person who wants to be inspired or possibly take something away from a film that will last longer than the time it takes to see it.