"Without Apparent Motive" is a movie that works best on the second viewing: what at first seem to be random or maybe even pointless events and reactions turn out to be pieces of a carefully assembled puzzle, and once the puzzle is completed, the very complicated story becomes quite simple. In other words, there is a method to this movie's madness. The pacing could have been snappier in several spots, but director Philippe Labro does stage some memorable scenes, with the standout probably being the astrologer who spots the sniper just one second before he gets shot by him. A solid lead (Jean Louis Trintignant), a superb (in both looks and talent) female cast (Dominique Sanda, Laura Antonelli, Stéphane Audran - who has rarely been hotter than she is in her very brief role here - and Carla Gravina), pleasing Nice locations, and another fantastic score by Ennio Morricone add more value to this film. **1/2 put of 4.
Review of Without Apparent Motive
