Review of Across the Pacific (1942) by Mike S — 25 Jul 2008
Pretty much all of the stuff I'd read about this film proved correct. It's worth watching because of the re casting Bogart with Mary Astor (who is very different to her character in the Maltese Falcon) and Sydney Greenstreet who is a great villian who should of done more films with Bogie.
Bogie seems a little unsure of himself at times in this film. I don't think they knew quite what they were trying to do with this film at times and some of the dialog seemed forced and un natural (very unlike the Falcon) and I guess the fact that the film was made so close to the breakout of the war, and John Huston was called up during filming and had to leave, it's understandable why the film is a little flat in parts.
But the actors are great, and it features some classic Bogart images.
I think the early love scenes between Bogie and Astor are really awkward. Bogart was not used to being a leading man at this stage and throughout his career he was better when he was a cynical type of love interest up against a tough and dangerous woman, like Lauren Bacall. That's also why he worked so well in Sabrina because he was not who you would expect Sabrina to fall in love with.
A mixed bag of a film, but worth owning and I'm glad its finally out on DVD in Australia.
This review of Across the Pacific (1942) was written by Mike S on 25 Jul 2008.
Across the Pacific has generally received positive reviews.
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