Chemistry between Bogart and Bacall is undeniable and simply doesn't exist in cinema any longer. If you were thinking of watching this...just do it. I will say, the plot is convoluted and somewhat hard to follow, so pay close attention. A re watch may be in order, but I'd rather watch this twice than anything made by Hollywood the last 10 years.

4.0 stars; In a movie made 75+ years ago, Bogart and Bacall leapt off the movie screen with provocative, compelling performances. Today, they jump off your (streaming) 온라인카지노추천 screen with the same magnetism. The chemistry between them never gets old. This movie is no exception. Bogie leaves no (acting) stone unturned in his portrayal of the hard-nosed, tough, never-take-no-for-an-answer gumshoe Philip Marlowe. Lauren plays the sultry silentress who runs the affairs of the wealthy Rutledge family. The patriarch, General Rutledge, hires Marlowe to fix a blackmailing scheme that's occurring against his family. This starts Marlowe out on a path that is a convoluted maze of characters and murders, so much so that it's hard to keep up with who killed whom. But you know, it doesn't matter. The performances and the direction of this movie make it so much fun, it's hard to care. This is the third time I have seen this movie, so I actually kept notes of who was who. It made the plot a little easier to follow, but it didn't make the movie any more fun to watch.

Becall and Bogart shine in this Howard Hawks drama. Many have tried to imitate it but nothing beats this original. Malone is trying to help an aging war hero's disreputable daughters. Filled with twists, turns and intrigue it is a non stop thrill ride. It features a young Dorothy Malone who is the Proprietress of the Acme Book Shop. Her sexual chemistry is electrifying. She conveys more with a wink and a nod than modern actresses can in a full nude scene. The movie is worth it just for this one scene.

Bogie and Bacall's best film about a private eye who is hired to follow around a rich man's daughter who has gotten herself in trouble with some serious debts.

I just don't see why the labyrinthine plot is a problem, the movie treats it as an afterthought and instead focuses on the simmering sexual tension between the leads which is ultimately more enjoyable.

One of my All-Time-Favourites and one of Bogarts best Films.

"Oh, Eddie, you don't have anybody watching me, do you? Tailing me in a gray Plymouth coupe, maybe?" Bogie and Bacall bring the heat in Howard Hawks' adaptation of Raymond Chandler's "The Big Sleep" (pub 1939). While this noir classic does not deliver the same winsome qualities found in their first outing in Hawks' Hemmingway adaptation "To Have and Have Not" (1944), Bogie and Bacall bring their most mature acting chops to the table in this darker mystery.

Perfect crime noir. Nobel worthy writing and Oscar worthy acting.

99% of the time when you have a convoluted plot its a big negative as everything else falls apart because of the unfocused narrative. This is that 1% exception. The reason is because in a very ironic way it is focused because this never jumps around from Bogart. We ALWAYS are focused on him and receive information when he does. Second, the plot is really about Bogart making his was through all the ambiguity rather than understanding everything to the last detail. We are supposed to be a detective in his shoes and we watch him figure out what is important to get the main culprit despite not knowing every single subplot point. If this jumped around following different characters without Bogart even if it was just Bacall the narrative would fall apart just like most movies do with a plot like this. It really is a story about a detective overcoming all the dead ends, rumors, and mazes to solve the case and get the girl. What powers this is the incredible acting filled with chemistry, amazing dialogue, and its unintentionally funny numerous times because of how witty it is. Bogart & Bacall have tremendous chemistry and Bogart dominates this picture. He never comes across as dry or wooden but rather intense and witty thanks to the dialogue which is amazing. The cinematography is amazing. The black and white ascetics with the shadows, trench coats, luxurious posh set pieces, night/rain work amazing. This paced beautifully as well because there is always something keeping you engaged in this plot despite being so hard to follow. Again a lot of this is owed to the ironically very high quality editing. The music also is very well done and used well throughout also. This is definitely a movie you need to see more than once to fully appreciate it because the plot can be overwhelming at first and confusing because you try to make sense why your so engaged despite the story making almost no sense at times. It's because of the incredible acting, amazing lines, ascetics, soundtrack, and focused narrative with a convoluted plot.

One of the best classic Noir films I've seen.

A Bogey/Bacall classic of the highest order, The Big Sleep establishes itself as one of the best film-noirs of the decade with razor sharp dialogue and outstanding character development.

I agree with everybody else, the story doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Hawke's direction, however, is superb, and you can't go wrong with Bogart and Bacall. The Big Sleep is an excellent example of 40s noir.

Movie's noirish humorous style, and charismatic leads overcome an increasingly convoluted story of blackmail, drug fueled jealousy, coverups, and murder. The fun clever snappy tough guy dialogue, zingers, trashy sexy femme fatale vibes , and dynamic pairing of Bogey and Bacall all make up for the storyline flaws.

Bogie at his best in this sharp and witty 40's murder and extortion film. Brilliant directed by Howard hawks and masterfully shot where the camera is a character by Sydney Hickox. This is a master piece after 80 years this holds up like a fine wine, I wouldn't change a thing about this film.

How can this be regarded such a classic noir? I fell asleep, didn't understand what on earth was going on or why. Nor did I care. Confusing as hell and seemingly everyone agrees that the plot is subservient to the atmosphere. I have no idea why this film gets such a free pass on being so tricky to follow. Bored me.

The Big Sleep is a boring but then again, so are most film noirs.

One of the greatest film noirs thanks to Howard Hawks' directing and the great acting by Bogart and Bacall

I just don't see why the labyrinthine plot is a problem, the movie treats it as an afterthought and instead focuses on the simmering sexual tension between the leads which is ultimately more enjoyable.

The writing, especially the dialogue, stood out most in this adaptation of Chandler's Marlowe, which featured memorable performances from Bogart and Bacall, with William Faulkner credited as one of three writers. It has been awhile but I don't remember the plot of the book being this confusing, and this would be a nearly impossible film to follow without giving one's undivided attention.

Any picture that is written by William Faulkner, directed by Howard Hawks and starring Bogart and Bacall is bound to be good. And good it is.