Review of Double Indemnity (1944) by Thescarlatescu R — 22 Jan 2012
Taken in the context of early Hollywood filmmaking, Double Indemnity defines the film noir genre. While it's hard to watch movies like this without MST3K-type banter about the way men treat women, the over-dramatic acting and the sometimes-unreal premises, overall Double Indemnity tells the kind of story one only sees in parody today and keeps the viewer intensely interested the entire time.
The mystery takes twists and turns, teasing the audience with the direction in which the investigation will go until the inevitable discovery ends the plans Neff and Phyllis took such great care to construct.
Edward G. Robinson plays another memorable role in his list of many throughout his career as the manager of Neff's Insurance Claims Division who eventually figures it all out.
This review of Double Indemnity (1944) was written by Thescarlatescu R on 22 Jan 2012.
Double Indemnity has generally received very positive reviews.
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