The movie came out in '81 and functions well within the police genre. While it doesn’t reach the heights of something like Chinatown, it certainly isn’t terrible either. The dialogue is truly remarkable; even during seemingly unimportant moments, there's a sense of humor that feels genuinely relatable. It’s sharp and clever, almost to the point where it seems too good to be true—just very human. There are numerous brief exchanges that resemble conversations you might overhear in daily life. This contributes a welcome dose of realism to what is otherwise a fairly standard cop film, which often struggle with believability. The soundtrack feels somewhat dated, occasionally reminiscent of 1970s adult films. That was simply characteristic of the time; even highly regarded movies like Three Days of the Condor had that quality—the kind of music that made you expect John Holmes to appear at any moment. It also incorporates some typical 1980s sex scene instrumentals, so it’s as if two different eras are colliding musically and it seems unsure whether to embrace a 70s or 80s vibe. There's even crooning that would feel more appropriate for a Sean Connery-era James Bond film. My point is that the soundtrack represents its biggest shortcoming. Ultimately, though, it’s a dependable police movie attempting to emulate the gritty realism of the 1970s, but still falls into the exaggerated and unrealistic territory common in many police thrillers. It's quite enjoyable—aside from the music.

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