Murder, My Sweet

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Draco M Mar 29, 2019 The plot is difficult to follow but Powell is terrific as Phillip Marlowe. It's really all about his performance as a knee-jerk tough guy that is a lot luckier than he should be. See more

Kylo L Mar 18, 2019 Murder, My Sweet is a decent film. It is about Phillip Marlowe who is hired to find an ex-con's former girlfriend. Dick Powell and Claire Trevor give good performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. Edward Dmytryk did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the drama and mystery. See more

Feb 2, 2019 The best thrilling movie ever made!

Finn S Jan 21, 2019 Acceptable but none too memorable adaptation of Chandler's Farewell, My Lovely. It's hard to adapt Chandler to Hollywood standards (romance, happy endings, etc) but this movie does well on look, feel, and adhering to the text when it's not shoehorning the plot to fit above Hollywood norms, which means it's ultimately a bit corny and dated. It's also hampered by a dreadfully miscast Miles Mander (in unconvincing old man makeup) as the frail but passionate cuckold who stinks up every scene he's in. This is the kind of movie I'd be grateful for having the option of watching on a long flight but probably isn't worth seeking out in its own right. For Chandler adaptations you still can't beat Altman's unconventional The Long Goodbye. Or try The Man Who Wasn't There, which is not based on Chandler but captures his spirit better than any other movie I can think of. See more

Draco W Dec 17, 2017 The plot is interesting and suspenseful, holding your attention all the way through and keeping you guessing as to what's going on and who's on whose side. Granted, it's a little convoluted and certainly requires its audience to follow closely, but it mostly comes together in the end, although perhaps not quite as easily or as neatly as you'd hope. All in all, it's pretty darn entertaining, with some tasty dialogue and an engaging lead in Powell's portrayal of Marlowe, as well as great camerawork and lighting; hell, it even treats us to some unusual SFX for its day. See more

Finn W Feb 7, 2017 A fascinating film noir. 1001 movies to see before you die.

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