Review of The Big Sleep (1946) by Johnathon W — 11 Aug 2014
Classic detective thriller thanks to Howard Hawks expert direction of the superb casting of Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall in the lead roles. While the byzantine plot is a bit confusing (reportedly, even Raymond Chandler didn't know how one of the characters died), but Hawks direction keeps things interesting on every frame, especially when Boggy & Bacall heat up the screen, making for not only one of the best detective films ever made but the best of the Boggy/Bacall pictures.
A true classic.
This review of The Big Sleep (1946) was written by Johnathon W on 11 Aug 2014.
The Big Sleep has generally received very positive reviews.
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