Review of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) by Joe R — 25 Nov 2015
John Huston made quite a name for himself back in the day with the simple trick of presenting the story from the antagonist's point-of-view, and we are with him (Bogie as Fred C. Dobbs) as he slowly begins to slide into disconnection all the while clasping onto sanity with all the power at his command.
Huston gave the protagonist role to his grudging father (Walter Huston), and you can really see him frame the codger in a favorable light (and see ol'Walt love it), but its Bogie's film (everyone knows) no matter who got the Oscar.
Tim Holt does well as the unsung third wheel. The bar fight is an exceptional piece of work in a film loaded with intimate gems of moments, not the least of which is Bogie begging for money.
This review of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) was written by Joe R on 25 Nov 2015.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre has generally received very positive reviews.
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