Review of The Long Goodbye (1973) by Alex D — 04 Feb 2008
The character of Phillip Marlowe seems to have been played by a wide variety of actors and I gotta say, before seeing this film, Elliot Gould would have been one of my last picks. But let me tell you, now he's my favourite.
Having seen The Big Sleep starring the great Bogey I still have to say that I prefer this one. Maybe it's because it's unique and edgier, or that I tend to just like the 70s feel better than the 40s, or maybe it's Robert Altman, who's made two of the most intriguing films I've ever seen: this and 3 Women. To be honest the only Altman films I've seen, but after seeing them only once they have rocketed to one of my prefered films.
This film really does keep you guessing to the very end and it's definetly more entertaining (maybe because of Altman over Hawks) than Big Sleep. Plus Gould is hilarious and very likeable. Bogart just seems a little coy and sexist.
I don't want to rag on old Hollywood or films of the 40s they have their merit, I just think the 70s allows for a shit load more entertainement and art even.
This review of The Long Goodbye (1973) was written by Alex D on 04 Feb 2008.
The Long Goodbye has generally received very positive reviews.
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