Word: avildsen
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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NEIGHBORS Directed by John G. Avildsen Screenplay by Larry Gelbart
...FORMULA Directed by John Avildsen Screenplay by Steve Shagan
...terribly convoluted, but not especially interesting; John Avildsen's direction alternates between flatness and strain. Scott gives an imitation of his old force, but there is a lack of conviction in his playing that is, perhaps, understandable. If he is going to make this kind of film, he should learn from Brando how to take the money and hide out behind the makeup. As for Keller, she is just impossible, an actress whose monotony of tone dims everything she touches...