A couple of cowpokes rob a bank on a whim and go on the lam. This is a genial character study that focuses on the relationship between the two cowboys, one older and theoretically wiser and the other a callow youth. Edwards' only Western feature is marked by lyrical outdoor scenes and a leisurely pace, allowing characters to develop. In a variation on the character he played in "The Wild Bunch," Holden is excellent as a man who is nearing his twilight years but has little to show for his life. O'Neal is surprisingly good as Holden's animal-loving partner. The ending is somewhat disappointing but the journey is worthwhile.
Review of Wild Rovers
