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In this, one of the BEST Film Noirs ever made (next to 1942's The Maletese Falcoln) can still can hold the suspense and tension even in today's world of super budget special effects. MacMurray, Stanwyck and Robinson give outstanding performances as Walter Neff, Phyllis Dietrichson and Barton Keyes respectively. Each of them play the roles to such an excellent standard this film just couldn't be any better or more entertaining. The Femme Fatale, the poor sap who falls for her, and the ever present Keyes, keeping a close eye on proceedings and always has a 'hunch' that something is up gives this film all the characters you'd expect to see in a Film Noir. Billy Wilder dishes out an outstanding plot that grabs the audience from the first scene, and keeps you glued to the screen until the very last cigarette has been lit and the final word uttered. Even by today's standards, this is a film and a half. Exquisite shots, wonderful chiracuso lighting each frame of this film could fill an art gallery it really is that just spectacular. If there was only one word to sum up this film, it would have to be 'perfection'. If you aren't a fan of Film Noir, watch it. Give it a chance, what have you got to lose? However if you are dead against these type of films, go back to your XXX's and your Fast and Furious'. This film is for true film fans, looking for more than just million dollar effects. If you are a Film Noir fan, you probably already know about this wonderful timeless classic, I would recommned you add THIS to your DVD collection.
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All time classic, yours to own forever
Review date: 2004-03-29 Rating: 10 out of 10
This truly is a classic film. The phrase 'they don't make them like that any more' is the first thing that comes to mind.
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Actor(s):
Edward G. Robinson
Fred MacMurray
Barbara Stanwyck
Porter Hall
Jean Heather
Creators:
Fred MacMurray (Primary Contributor)
Barbara Stanwyck (Primary Contributor)
John F. Seitz (Cinematographer)
Billy Wilder (Writer)
Buddy G. DeSylva (Producer)
Joseph Sistrom (Producer)
James M. Cain (Writer)
Raymond Chandler (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: 4 Front Video
Manufacturer: 4 Front Video
EAN: 5050582422207
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 6
Format: Box set, PAL,
Release date: 2006-03-13
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 107 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1950-06-06
Language: English (Original Language)