The Verdict: Newman's Galvin - is he really that good?

Okay, so I finally got around to watching "The Verdict." Everyone always talks about Paul Newman's performance here, and yeah, he's good... but I'm wondering if it's quite as good as everyone says. He's definitely got the broken, defeated vibe down, especially in the early scenes. The scene where he's just downing whiskeys while watching the TV, you can practically smell the desperation. But, something felt almost too calculated about it? Like he knew he was playing 'broken.' Maybe it's just me, because I've seen a lot of his work and I know how 'Paul Newman' can be, if that makes sense. What I found more interesting, honestly, was Charlotte Rampling. She's playing this ambiguous character, Laura, and the whole time I was just dying to figure out what her deal was. The scene in the bar where she's talking about her past – it's so subtly done, but you feel the weight of it all. And then the ending? Ooof. So, my question is: Am I crazy for thinking Rampling kinda steals the show? Is it Newman's name and reputation that inflates the praise for his work in "The Verdict" or is it actually on par with her performance? I really want to hear what other people think. Also, did anyone else clocked that there was no director listed? How does that affect the film's legacy and overall impact? Interested in your thoughts!