Pros: Tatum O'Neal was great as the wise, observant con-artist. Orphaned after her mother's death, she befriends Bible salesman, Moses Pray (Ryan O'Neal) and the two form a fragile and co-dependent relationship but eventually their shady schemes catch up to them, but it is a wild ride until then.
Cons: It is unclear as to why Moses shows up, late, at the funeral in the first place and Addie's (Tatum's) father remains unknown. And yes, they are bad people preying on the naivete of others, still, the film is largely a solid one.
Recommend: Yes
Grade: A-
Side Notes:
-Madeline Kahn has another shiny supporting role as Trixie, one of Moses's girlfriends who gets in the way of the long con Addie and Moses have going on.
-Addie may a truly talented con-artist but she's observant and doesn't wish to instill more harm on those suffering but takes advantage of the super wealthy.
-P.J. Johnson is also great in her smaller role as Imogene, Trixie's maid though that its being kind as she is seldom paid but she is a true ally and friend for Addie.
-I wonder where Addie gets her dress.
-Randy Quaid has a crazy, little cameo.
-When Tatum O'Neal won her Oscar, neither of her parents attended the ceremony, which is just sad.
-This film probably didn't help with the difficult relationship she has with her father.
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