Review of Beat the Devil (1953) by Al A — 10 Feb 2008
The movie is suppose to be satirical, but I couldn't fully appreciate that aspect of the film. I couldn't sense the self-mockery involved in the project which it is known for. so when watching this film, not sensing that, you just view it as a straight narrative with some witty lines and in the end that is the film you've seen.
in the end, I saw a pretty good film, that's it. if I saw the right slant on this film it could have been a damn good film, but I didn't catch it. bogart is bogart, u gotta love him, peter lorre is and forever will be the man.
the main girl who falls in love with bogart is a tad bit on the annoying side but not too much, just certain conversations she tends to wear out her welcome. the british husband is a stereotype if there ever was one.
the fat guy in this movie is really good just because he looks scared out of his ass 90% of the movie, which he does so convincingly.
This review of Beat the Devil (1953) was written by Al A on 10 Feb 2008.
Beat the Devil has generally received mixed reviews.
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