Review of The Big Sleep (1946) by Jennifer X — 06 Apr 2009
I like this movie about a thousand times more than To Have and Have Not. The love story is always simmering beneath the surface, and in fact whenever Bogie and Bacall have the room together all other murder/scandal/conspiracy conflicts are peripheral to their amazing, sparring, sexual chemistry.
It reminds me of Gilda in that way. Bogart always seems to prove that it doesn't take muscle or height to be COOL, just an unshakable self-confidence and nerves of steel. Be daring to do anything and mysteries will unravel at your feet, and even though I never completely understood the story, I don't mind, somehow.
This review of The Big Sleep (1946) was written by Jennifer X on 06 Apr 2009.
The Big Sleep has generally received very positive reviews.
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