Review of The Maltese Falcon (1941) by Chris C — 03 Jan 2012
The visuals are great, and the suspense is constant, making this a perfect example of a classic film noir. However, I was disappointed in the overall quality of the film itself. Bogart is absolutely sensational, but I can't say the same about Mary Astor, who was decent at best.
Also, the plot is winding and a tad predictable. Bogart's great performance, along with the humor and wit of Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre makes The Maltese Falcon an entertaining, suspenseful film noir, albeit extremely overrated.
This review of The Maltese Falcon (1941) was written by Chris C on 03 Jan 2012.
The Maltese Falcon has generally received very positive reviews.
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