Review of Double Indemnity (1973) by Josh G — 30 May 2012
Dark, suspenseful, and sexy, just as a great film noir should be. I love how this film deals with the dark side of human nature and the danger of lust. The cast is phenomenal. Barbara Stanwyck's performance as the femme fatale is one of the greatest female performances ever put on film and the sexual chemistry between her and Fred McMurray is palpable.
Billy Wilder is truly one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. I adore the beautifully cinematic lighting that characterizes his films. It makes for some of the clearest black-and-white cinematography I've ever seen.
This film could be released at the theaters today and audiences would still be gripped by the dramatic suspense of this noir classic. My third favorite movie of all time.
This review of Double Indemnity (1973) was written by Josh G on 30 May 2012.
Double Indemnity has generally received positive reviews.
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