Jeff Bridges plays a great role as an alcoholic ex-cop. One of the better depictions of alcoholism in cinema; nobody does it better that Hal Ashby. He should have been allowed to finish up despite his addiction problems. The story could do with something and Andy Garcia's character is pretty annoying. California in the 80s is captured nicely; more a state of mind, than a destination, as the saying goes, lol. Its far from a failure: recommended!