An interesting (Canadian) movie about a bank robbery and its aftermath. Elliott Gould stars (or that is, tries to star) in a weird comedy, that really isn't. Christopher Plummer is the real star of the film. Canadian, and far from his innocent roles from the Sound of Music, Plummer plays a convincing maniac who will stop at nothing for revenge. Gould on the other hand, is far from likable. His character, from the beginning of the film is not well defined. The audience is left far away in left field as his character plays further and further away from his true intentions. This is not a mystery or a thriller. The Silent Partner plays off as some kind of black comedy but remains a dark drama where nothing is learned by the end of the movie. Some interesting moments but far from anything really good. John Candy plays a small role but nothing worth mentioning.
Review of The Silent Partner
