Review of White Heat (1949) by Caleb M — 29 Apr 2008
Stunning filmmaking, particularly for the 40s. This film is not only brutal, but realistically shows characters' mixed emotions over which side they are really on. There are scenes of murders, alcoholism, and lines about married life and the loss of loved ones that are portrayed in an honest and compelling way.
Cagney plays one of the top movie gangsters as Cody Jarrett, and Edmond O'Brien as Hank Fallon is great as a cop assigned to get as close to Jarrett as he can in order for the cops to get a hold of him.
The great thing is, we can tell Fallon isn't entirley sure whether he likes Jarrett as a person or not, once he gets close to him. The ending is great. Once you reach the top of the world, the only way to go is down.
This review of White Heat (1949) was written by Caleb M on 29 Apr 2008.
White Heat has generally received very positive reviews.
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