Great noir film

Rating: 9/10 (12 May 2015)

This movie is a great noir. From muted colors to shaded performances to an uncompromised ending, the movie's a worthy successor to the 40's classics. And that's despite the 130-minute length, twice the average. Plus, director Polanski doesn't have to meet Code requirements that compromised many 40's films. We get an ending that benefits the general storyline, no matter how much of a downer it is for the audience. The movie's a first-rate noir that makes a lasting impression. The story line was brilliant, it kept you on the edge of your seat the whole entire time. The cinematography was so well done, the use of lighting and camera angles had this awesome effect that drew you in and set the tone for every scene. The acting was marvelous too, Dunaway and Nicholson were brilliant together and had an edgy feel that kept a mysterious and hidden evil to both of them that kept the viewer questioning at all times. They also had awesome chemistry that made them so convincing together! Over all I loved this film and would recommend it.