Review of The Big Sleep (1946) by Travis M — 19 Aug 2010

Special kind of crime story, and Bogart never disspointed us.

This review of The Big Sleep (1946) was written by Travis M on 19 Aug 2010.

The Big Sleep has generally received very positive reviews.

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This continues the incredible run of films Bogie made with now-wife Lauren Bacall. Crackling script ran to perfection by Howard Hawks…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 25 Jun 2016

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By Byron B (1,084) on 16 Jun 2014

I read The Maltese Falcon, Laura, and The Big Sleep, three books that led to film-noir classics, before watching the films…

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By Darine S (136) on 19 May 2014

Came here for Bogy, Stayed in for the dialogue, still not sure who killed who & who blackmailed who & the motives but still was nice :D…

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By Ben S (1,411) on 03 Dec 2016

Another expertly handled Film Noire by Hawks with Bogie and Bacall. Two versions exist. Both are worth watching. On Blu-ray…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 21 Jul 2017

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