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The film is based on a novel written by Jim Thompson. It is about an ex-con and his wife: Doc McCoy (Steve McQueen) and Carol (Ali MacGraw). Because of wanting to release her husband from prison, Carol decides to involve a dirty politician and fulfills a conspiracy.
Relentlessly depicts ruthless robbery and murder, not to mention adultery, kidnaping, bribery, extortion, and general mayhem. The vivid direction and lightning pace, however, make the film completely fascinating.
It's like one of those devices for executive desks, with the stainless steel balls on the strings: It functions with great efficiency but doesn't accomplish anything.
October 23, 2004
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
A tough crime drama with a steely McQueen performance and the usual quota of Peckinpah violence.
August 22, 2002
Movie Metropolis
The Getaway scores a triple play: It's a good character examination, a good relationship study, and a good action flick.
...ultimately comes off as an above-average thriller that's elevated by the inclusion of several electrifying sequences and an expectedly charismatic turn from Steve McQueen.