Review of After the Thin Man (1936) by Guy B — 11 Jun 2007
This is the best of the series. Most critics will give you the first one as the best, but I'm sticking to my guns and saying this one is the gem of the group. It begins where the first one left off - hence the title "AFTER the Thin Man" (a bit of trivia: the "thin man" was never meant to be Nick Charles, but the victim in the first novel, hence this title works).
Nick and Nora are up to their usual (drinking, partying, and more drinking), and have recently returned home to Sanf Francisco. It isn't long before Nora's family gets involved, another crime is committed, and of course only our two charming detectives can solve it.
The plan of the movie rolls merrily along much the same as the first one, with witty banter, silly jibes at the genre itself, and small subplots which serve to heighten the hilarity. The reason this film works so well is because Powell and Loy have mastered their on-screen chemistry.
They play together perfectly. There isn't even a hint of any of this not being absolutely natural and it's almost shocking to know they weren't actually married off-screen. Their banter is stuff of legend, and this film is why.
The first was great, don't get me wrong, but they seem to have come together even better in this installment. There are so many memorable moments in this movie that it's hard to list them, but I would definitely include Aunt Catherine's on New Years, the Nightclub, and the unexpected ending.
Each of these are perfect examples of why these films work so well, and why Nick and Nora will always be the perfect couple.
This review of After the Thin Man (1936) was written by Guy B on 11 Jun 2007.
After the Thin Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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