Review of The Big Sleep (1946) by Mathieu C — 24 Feb 2010

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This review of The Big Sleep (1946) was written by Mathieu C on 24 Feb 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 Christopher B (2,528) on 10 Feb 2018

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The plot's complexity and slow unravelling of its subject matter of exploitation, blackmail and murder, make it the obvious precursor to some…

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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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One of the best examples of film noir that really solidified the genre. Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart in their prime, what more could you ask for…

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By Matthew F. J (1,288) on 28 Sep 2015

A classic Film Noir that doesn't make a lot of sense on the story level but display an amazing cast in great shape and delivering lines that…

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By Ibraheem M (533) on 02 Aug 2014

A complicated plot shredded into tens of pieces in which you have to bring up together to reform the original puzzle, The Big Sleep features…

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