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What, really, is there to say about this film? I watched it again the
other night for the first time in about 20 years, and was again
flabergasted by just how nearly perfect it is. Noted only a very
few problems, and they were exceedingly minor. The acting, the
dialog, the sets, the continuity, the building tension, the high
quality of the story and how morally despicable John Huston's
character was - it's all nearly perfect.
One of the top 10 best films of any era, I think.
Mike
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...for the way it remains timeless in its examination of the ways of corruption, and in its look. The theme music is beautifully woven throughout as well.
Somehow transports me back to a time I never knew - it seems so authentic.
(Have it in my collection)
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A couple weeks ago, someone brought up Cool Hand Luke, which came out within five years of Chinatown. But whereas CHL seems somewhat stuck in its time and flawed in many respects, Chinatown has always seemed timeless and flawless. Both the writing and acting are in another league and it's dark and haunting in a way CHL only tries to be.
-------------Call it, friendo.
had a lot to do with it, too.
Newman is VERY old-fashioned in his acting style. Actually, he set new standards for hamming it up. You know, that cutesie grin, repeated endlessly in so many films but reaching maximum exposure in this one.
CHL is a treasure trove of cliches.
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