A classic film, Nicholson is amazing

Rating: 10/10 (9 July 2006)

Polanski's suspense/drama about a private detective who while investigating an adultery case stumbles across a lot more, including murder. Nicholson plays the role of Det. Jake "JJ" Gittes, to perfection, not an overcalculation when people call this one of the best performances in cinematic history, it truly is. The other performances are first-rate in this picture as well, this is a true classic which can be viewed time and time again, one of the best pictures in the 70s along with The Godfather, Deer Hunter and Taxi Driver. The screenplay from RObert Towne is probably the writer's best work, while the cinematography from JOhn A. Alonzo was ahead of its time and Jerry Goldsmith's score is perfectly fitting. This is probably Polanksi's best film, a true classic. 10/10