Review of Double Indemnity (1973) by Nick G — 13 Jan 2009

This is definitely one of my favorite noirs now. The film was really suspenseful and felt kinda like a Hitchcock movie.

This review of Double Indemnity (1973) was written by Nick G on 13 Jan 2009.

Double Indemnity has generally received positive reviews.

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