That Cold Day in the Park - Review

That Cold Day in the Park has received almost unanimously bad reviews since its release in 1969. Now getting a pristine Blu-ray transfer for a new generation to ponder over, its qualities shine brighter than ever; many may believe that this terrific film is largely composed of the faults that litter Robert Altman’s early work, such as a near-histrionic, feverish mood that squeezes through every frame – think of the much-debated dream sequence from 3 Women, a genuine Altman masterpiece. But it’s been severely underestimated on all fronts, and it’s time we recognised it for the lean, scathing, Modern Gothic oddball that it is.