Review of To Have and Have Not (1945) by Conner R — 10 Jul 2010
I think everyone is strangely reminded of Casablanca while watching this, but I actually think they're two very different movies. Aside from Humphrey Bogart's Harry Morgan being in a foreign land, this is a lot different in terms of style and direction.
I feel that this is a way better movie if I had to compare them though, Howard Hawks just does so much more with characterization and showing off the talents of Humphrey Bogart. Add that to the flawless chemistry between him and Lauren Bacall and this becomes a movie you fall in love with rather than admire.
I always feel I need to mention Walter Brennan when he shows up in Howard Hawks' movies, he's just so funny and brings all the charm in the world along with his performance. The look of this movie is just too cool, while i'd definitely consider it a film noir it goes in and out depending on the place in the story.
It crosses multiple genres and doesn't just stay in one place, I really admire it for doing that.
This review of To Have and Have Not (1945) was written by Conner R on 10 Jul 2010.
To Have and Have Not has generally received very positive reviews.
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