Review of The Big Sleep (1946) by Simon W — 21 Sep 2008

Ridiculously complicated Noir. Fantastic entertainment.

This review of The Big Sleep (1946) was written by Simon W on 21 Sep 2008.

The Big Sleep has generally received very positive reviews.

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I don't like your manners. I don't like them myself. They're pretty bad... I grieve over them on long winter evenings…

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