A Wedding (1978)

The daughter of a Louisville truck driver marries the scion of a very wealthy family, but reception at the family estate is boycotted by the invited guests.

From memory: This biting satire is a good display of Altman's mastery at directing a massive cast in chaos, but it lacks cohesion - and humor.

Halliwell* "Wide-ranging satirical comedy which despite excellent moments goes on far too long, is rather too black, and is sabotaged by the director's penchant for having fourteen people talking at the same time. An exhausting experience."

Maltin**1/2: "Unfocused look...some amusing moments and pointed characterizations, but doesn't quite jell."

Breaking Away (1979)

A small-town boy obsessed with the Italian cycling team vies for the affections of a college girl.

From memory: Amazingly entertaining and unpretentious teen comedy has a good cast and an excellent script.

Halliwell*: "Andy Hardy would have felt at home in this fragmented comedy of the American hinterland; 1979 audiences found it a welcome relief from the stronger brews to which they had become accustomed."

Maltin***1/2: "Winning, unpretentious film...Dooley stands out in first-rate cast as Christopher's bewildered father. This sleeper hit really comes to life with an audience."