Review of The Asphalt Jungle (1950) by Bob O — 12 Mar 2011
John Huston's highly influential heist/noir The Asphalt Jungle resonates so profoundly because of the way its director invests each crew member with personality and motivation. A low-life hooligan with the heart of a farmboy (Sterling Hayden), a German career-con who's really a romantic with a penchant for senoritas, and safe-crackin new father, team up for a jewel caper.
Of course crime doesn't pay, but when a film's lawless hoods are as human as these you sure as hell wish it did.
This review of The Asphalt Jungle (1950) was written by Bob O on 12 Mar 2011.
The Asphalt Jungle has generally received very positive reviews.
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