Review of The Big Sleep (1946) by Nelson M — 13 Jul 2012
It's no surprise that a film made by Howard Hawks should be great, but combined the excellent writing of Raymond Chandler and William Faulkner, and we get something especially good. The Big Sleep is one of the quintessential noir novels and the film is no exception.
Bogart plays Phillip Marlowe not quite in the way I envisioned the character, but his performance is so suave and cool I couldn't care less. Lauren Bacall turns a great move as Vivian and enchants us with her presence as well as some great atmosphere and set up.
The twist of the film is different from that of the book but that's part of the surprise. There is such a thrill, surprise, suspense, and charm of this film that it electrifies.
This review of The Big Sleep (1946) was written by Nelson M on 13 Jul 2012.
The Big Sleep has generally received very positive reviews.
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