Now I know where Shane Carruth got the inspiration for Primer.

"Is he as cute as you are?" - "Nobody is."

What a fun and thrilling ride! Loved the mystery, Bogart and Bacall were brilliant naturally, but essentially the whole cast performance was great. The plot is not easy to follow, but that is more than made up by sharply worded dialogue, some nerve-wracking scenes and, of course, some romance along the way. Works as well today as it did more than 60 years ago!

Now here’s a classic that actually deserves its reputation; although, shockingly, this wasn’t nominated for a single Academy Award – which provides further evidence of the Oscars irrelevance. Bogart and Bacall are both excellent and the screenplay – co-written by William Faulkner no less – is consistently witty, smart and complex. The only negative aspect of the film is its over-the-top score. If you’re trying to work your way through the classics, I suggest moving this one up to the top of your list.

I cant say enough good things. I LOVE THIS MOVIE. I love the chemistry between Bacall and Bogart, one of the few where you don't think about age difference because they seem so in love and amazing chemistry. This movie does have a great plot but i can't handle it I LOVE THIS MOVIE.

Gotta love that snappy noir dialogue. And the fact that everyone in LA wants to jump Bogart's... Bogart.

Saw this in film class. Enjoyed it, but was probably too overwhelmed trying to decipher the plot to really take it all in. I'm sure it would be better on another viewing.

"Go ahead, scratch it."

Finally saw this on 35mm!! Always been a dream of mine. The plot might be complicated as all hell, even after 15+ viewings, but it doesn't take away from the wonderful, inspired storytelling. Hawks directed the hell out of this film and really crafted a noir masterpiece.

The plot is tough to follow because there is a lot of between-the-lines stuff going on and virtually everyone is trying to steer the Phillip Marlowe character in the wrong direction. Even with repeat viewings I can't figure it completely out. Nevertheless, it's a good looking noir with some top-notch performances and a solid ending.

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I always have low expectations for old films like The Big Sleep. They have either aged terribly or are eternal classics. This was somewhere in the middle. I enjoyed most of it but I was completely bored and lost at some parts, it was a bit of a mixed bag.

I think this is the Humphrey Bogart film I've seen and I found him very likeable and charming. Lauren Bacall is slightly mesmerising and they both worked well together on screen.

I didn't really understand the plot at all but looking at reviews it seems that no-one else did either.