Review of Atlantic City (1944) by Robert C — 25 Feb 2008

Both a cool, exciting, emotive and thoughtful film.

This review of Atlantic City (1944) was written by Robert C on 25 Feb 2008.

Atlantic City has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jens L (123) on 09 Oct 2016

Good movie, but seeing Atlantic City and Burt Lancaster walking its street leaves me with undefined sadness…

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This is one of those movies that I am so indifferent on I just can't bring myself to even write a full review…

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By I Don't Know W (791) on 30 Jul 2011

Podria ser un film noir por la historia y los personajes perdedores y con ganas de cambiar sus vidas, con el personaje central la ciudad de…

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By Miguel A (296) on 12 Oct 2013

Um grande actor é também aquele que nos deixa a pensar que mais ninguém faria aquele papel tão bem como ele…

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By Victoria G (180) on 11 Oct 2009

Decay and optimism, and then back to decay: I loved this movie's explanation of our sometimes warped paths toward the american dream…

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By Anne F (623) on 11 Nov 2011

Surprisingly exciting tale of a wouldbe croupier whosedrug-dealing husband turns up with her pregnant sister (his baby) and stolen illegal…

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By Ali K (177) on 21 Jan 2010

A crime thriller/romantic drama, a little lackluster but redeemed by its heartfelt, bittersweet ending…

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By Ben D (1,196) on 20 Mar 2012

It is tragic that this little gem is overlooked as it is a brilliantly-written, well-acted, and bittersweet film about people looking for a…

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By Ryan G (1,232) on 15 Jan 2012

Burt Lancaster and Susan Sarandon have rarely been better, in the story of a man who gets one final chance to realize his dream…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 11 Feb 2018

I watched this after visiting Atlantic City and the film certainly catches something of the place and the people it attracts…

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