Originally intended as a major "road show" attraction, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever was cut from almost three hours to just over two before its release -- and it shows. The resulting film is choppy and disjointed and is even more haphazard than the flawed stage musical upon which it is based. Barbra Streisand's performance survives the cutting, possibly because Daisy/Melinda is the kind of role she could perform with her eyes shut. Unfortunately, there's no chemistry between Streisand and Yves Montand, and Montand's performance is largely lifeless. The film retains the best numbers from the score, including the title number, "What Did I Have That I Don't Have?" and "Come Back to Me," the last named with some bizarre effects as Streisand tries (unsuccessfully) to escape the sound of Montand's voice. Streisand sounds especially good throughout, although her dramatic interpretation of "He Isn't You" is disappointing. The supporting cast is practically non-existent, probably due to the excessive editing. Jack Nicholson in particular seems to have no character to play. Director Vincente Minnelli is out of form here, but the film (his last musical) does exhibit his customary attention to detail in its physical production.