If you like very down to earth films, this one is an absolute must see! Honestly, I have to say that I like this film even a touch more than The Deer Hunter, which in its own right is a great picture, (Both films were released in 1978.). This is low budget arthouse filmmaking at its very best. I'm really not sure why more people haven't seen this film by now, and why it isn't more widely regarded as the great film it truly is. Only a little over 2000 votes on this site and this review, only the 20th ever written on it here. Mindboggling really! Even Stanley Kubrick called this film, "Wonderful.". I for one, couldn't agree more. 8.5/10.

Susan Weinblatt (Melanie Mayron) is a New York photographer whose life falters when her girlfriend moves out of their apartment. In fact, Susan is unsuccessful on all fronts, economically and socially, as she struggles to gain a focus for her life, which is as unruly as her hair. From her perspective, she gives and gives, getting little in return for her efforts.

This is a disjointed narrative that seems to drop in on Susan's life every half day or so for a snapshot. Mayron is energetic, but fails to convey as consistent perspective, mostly due to the script. The casting is interesting though, offering such names as Eli Wallach, Christopher Guest, Bob Balaban, and Viveca Lindfors.

It feels like the final story is over-edited, having removed scenes that connected the scenes that remain.