The camera is always in the wrong place; it’s as if Needham had a tic that made him turn his head at the crucial moment.

With this film, Needham demonstrates conclusively that he is far more than simply a spirited action director, eliciting beautiful performances from every member of his large and carefully chosen cast.

People have been mentioning Burt Reyolds and Clark Gable in the same breath for several years now. With Hooper, Reynolds has finally justified the camparison.

There's a chance your 10-year-old may be too sophisticated for Hooper.