The Big Sleep

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Joseph E @RT35842617 Sep 27, 2026 It’s a creature of its time. Of course Bogart is wonderful. And Bacall. But the novel itself is completely incomprehensible and so is the film to some extent. If you just roll with that you’ll have a fine old time. If you’re looking for plot consistencies, though, you’ll be disappointed. See more M L @Enigo Aug 4, 2026 The mystery plot is famously cryptic, but the film more than makes up for it with great dialogue, acting, characters, and atmosphere. See more Lorenz L @Lorenz1060 Jul 5, 2026 Legendary performances and wickedly sly lines simply cannot make up for one of the most convoluted, frustrating screenplays ever devised. At one point, Raymond Chandler (who wrote the novel on which it is based) was contacted to clear-up a plot point about a character's death - who killed him? Chandler responded that even he didn't know. See more Charmaine B @RT95422848 Jun 26, 2026 Silly and almost unintelligible. See more erie C. @Sonia999 Feb 27, 2026 Who cares that the plot is confusing? This film is so enjoyable and such classic film noir that I’ve seen at seven or eight times and enjoy the atmosphere on an occasion. See more Tan C @TanZoi Jan 10, 2026 It shows that a movie doesn’t need to explain everything. It only needs to move forward with conviction. You don’t care who killed whom. You watch Marlowe go deeper into danger. Marlowe is my kind of hero. He knows how to fight back and keep things moving. I love the final setup where he has Mars killed to avenge Jones. It’s clean and satisfying. Still, Bogart doesn’t fit my image of Marlowe. I can’t separate he in Marlowe and Spade. The film is known for its complexity. But the problem isn’t structure—it’s information. It drops the usual pleasure of solving a mystery. So, I’m lost. I’ve rewatched it several times. I still don’t know who killed the chauffeur. It doesn’t matter. Every viewing is a pleasure. The pacing is the film’s greatest strength. The dialogue is fast and sharp, full of dry humor. Scenes cut cleanly. There are no wasted shots. If you want a clear case and perfect logic, this film may disappoint you. That is exactly why I give it five stars. See more Read all reviews

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