Product: The Two Jakes [VHS] (1990)
Rating: 4.0
Not Quite Chinatown ... but close
As you've probably heard, The Two Jakes is the sequel to Chinatown set fifteen years later. With the exception of Jack Nicholson directing, it's the same group that brought us Chinatown - same writer, producer and several cast members from the original.If you liked Chinatown, then you should enjoy The Two Jakes. I saw both movies a week apart and found I preferred the original. It just stuck with me better. I can't quite put my finger on the exact reason. My wife says that the sequel went on a bit too long.Similar to Chinatown, there's a lot going on in this movie. Both movies differ from others in that you aren't spoon-fed the clues -- you have to notice them for yourself. I'll gladly watch this movie another time or three to catch more of the subtle clues.The only DVD extra is a theatrical trailer that, contrary to most, doesn't give away the movie.Recommend: YesWatch again: Yes