An American mood piece so refined that it has become a major masterwork of cinematic craftsmanship.

Rating: Null/10 (22 April 2003)

This film is so masterful in virtually every aspect that it's rightfully become both a genre masterpiece and one of the most rightfully acclaimed films ever to come out of the US. The sublime highlights: Polanski's sinister cynicism; Towne's intricate scenario; Goldsmith's haunting score; and Sylbert's uncanny production design. Huston and Dunaway are superb, but Jack Nicholson here proves that he's the greatest actor of his generation. An uncommonly beautiful film.