Review of To Have and Have Not (1945) by Stevee T — 15 Jul 2008
Slim: You know you don't have to act with me, Steve. You don't have to say anything, and you don't have to do anything. Not a thing. Oh, maybe just whistle. You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and... blow.
The first collaboration between Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Its a well done romance thriller, set during war time, which works mainly due to the chemistry between Bogie and Bacall.
The story involves Bogart as Harry "Steve" Morgan, a captain living on the island of Martinique, renting out fishing trips to people. He gets along fairly well with the people, but things get tricky when two new elements arrive, members or French resistance on the run and Bacall's pickpocket romantic interest character.
The story feels very similar to Casablanca in terms of the sort of setting and characters, but its still well done, combining good dialog with the right tone to make it very enjoyable.
[Slim kisses Steve].
Steve: What did you do that for?
Slim: I've been wondering if I'd like it.
Steve: What's the decision?
Slim: I don't know yet.
[They kiss again].
Slim: It's even better when you help.
This review of To Have and Have Not (1945) was written by Stevee T on 15 Jul 2008.
To Have and Have Not has generally received very positive reviews.
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