The screenplay might be a product of its time and may not be made 50 years on. It is worth a look because of young Jodie's performance. Young yes but already a veteran at such a young age.
Clint seems most comfortable with projects that run over two hours. Here is another one. A reasonable story and the best bits are when Bacon and Fishburne are working off each other.
Try viewing it as a comedy and imagine that the director is taking the mickey out of the hysterics and posturing of the kids. Too long though as the action sequences have a similarity to them.