It's a shame that the wonderful director Bob Fosse's final film has been released on DVD with such utter disregard to the actual film itself. Full frame (ripped right off from a sub-par Laserdisc release, I hear), absolutely no special features or subtitle options, and the transfer and sound are both atrocious, especially since Fosse had such an eye for detail. It's a grim tale, and hardly a likeable character in it, particularly Eric Roberts, whose performance is of note because he is so unlikeable. Rarely do you see an actor so fully give himself to such a pathetic character and make you feel sympathy for a cold-blooded killer with serious issues. I can't recall another film I've seen with Mariel Hemingway in it, but she seems to hold her own as the somewhat-vapid victim, and the cinematography...so much to be said for it. Again, a shame I can't see it in all of its vivid colors and flashy, gaudy late-70's, early 80's glory. The "Playboy" photos of Dorothy Stratten are spot-on, and even the supporting roles are well handled. Definitely worth a watch, particularly to see Eric Roberts in his hey-day, whose role is reminiscent of Robert De Niro's Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver. But don't watch it with the kids - there's a lot of nudity (which is fine by me).