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In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures.
In the summer of 1909, a young boy named Lucius McCaslin sneaks out with two older companions in a stolen Winton Flyer automobile, embarking on a road trip from rural Mississippi to Memphis. Their journey is filled with youthful misadventures, encounters with eccentric characters, and a growing awareness of the complexities of the adult world. The car itself becomes a symbol of freedom and a catalyst for their coming-of-age experiences.
The Reivers received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Steve McQueen's performance and the film's nostalgic depiction of a bygone era. However, some found the plot meandering and the tone inconsistent. Rupert Crosse was notably praised for his Oscar-nominated role.
Praised for its charm and period detail.
Steve McQueen delivers a compelling performance.
Some found the narrative lacking focus.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's lighthearted adventure and nostalgic atmosphere, with many enjoying the performances of the main cast.
Rupert Crosse was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by William Faulkner, though it takes significant liberties with the source material.
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This reminded me of one of those live-action films that Disney put out in the 1960s and 70s. A big star (Steve McQueen) is friends with a young lad (Mitch Vogel) and together with his cheeky friend “Ned” (Rupert Crosse) they “borrow” the br...
This reminded me of one of those live-action films that Disney put out in the 1960s and 70s. A big star (Steve McQueen) is friends with a young lad (Mitch Vogel) and together with his cheeky friend “Ned” (Rupert Crosse) they “borrow” the br...
**_McQueen hams it up in Faulkner’s early 1900’s Southern misadventure_** In northern Mississippi, 1905, the first automobile is brought to town, a yellow Winton Flyer, bought by the patriarch of the McCaslin family (Will Geer). A likabl...