"Chinatown, masterfully crafted and directed"

Rating: 10/10 (29 December 2005)

"Chinatown" - Ebert called it a "Tour De Force" and he's absolutely right. Director, Roman Polanski has absolutely nailed it. Chinatown dares to take its time to establish its story and while it may test the patience of some, those engrossed by the films atmospheric ambiguity and mystery it is definitely worth the wait. A dark, brooding detective story, entwined in a wicked conspiracy. It has all the traits of film noir, but ignores many of the clichés.
Roman Polanski's "Chinatown" is masterfully crafted and directed from beginning to end. From its score, editing, dialogue and its flawless performances by both the major and minor characters Chinatown is an epic that shouldn't be missed.