Diane Keaton, William Atherton, Tuesday Weld, Richard Kiley, Richard Gere (before he became a narcissistic bore) all in one movie. Real actors confronting a very serious subject. And don't forget this was pre-AIDS. People seem to hate this movie because it moralizes sexuality. Wrong. It presented how unchecked promiscuity can end up in violent tragedy. Keaton's character may be sad and confused but what makes it so unpleasant is that she is a good person. Her harsh father is a good person who has experienced tremendous sadness also. It is a tough story, but there are rewards in self-discovery. Al the characters are flawed and all but Gere get our pity.
Review of Looking for Mr. Goodbar
