This film is a classic black thriller with Hollywood as the background. This film reflects not only the tragedy of two people, but also the tragedy of the times. In terms of subtlety and sharpness, this film is the best example. A first-class director and performance, Bogart's portrayal is in great contrast to previous roles. After World War II, the United States was shrouded in the shadow of the Cold War, and anti-communist political persecution prevailed, and Hollywood was no exception. Although the film was ostensibly about an investigation into a murder case and did not mention "communism" or "blacklisting", it truly reflected the terrifying atmosphere at that time, and expressed the plight and difficulties of many filmmakers at that time. The fate of the "Hollywood Ten" being sentenced without trial. Under pressure, the film at that time had to use the form of crime melodrama to cover up the true meaning it wanted to express, and this film was one of the most critical.
In a Lonely Place evaluation action
2022-05-11 19:18
Extended Reading
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Grady 2022-05-11 20:38:06
1. The girl's choice is not wrong. Even if this kind of man gets married, he will definitely experience domestic violence. Sooner or later, it will happen soon. This is an active volcano!
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Sheila 2022-05-11 23:13:52
A film noir that is not quite like noir, on the one hand presents suspicion and distrust in love relationships, on the other hand portrays an impulsive, sometimes violent and sometimes gentle man (most of Nicholas Ray's works focus on men. loneliness and trauma). The murder only happens in the background, and we are just as unaware of it as the protagonist. With the development of the plot, the originally seemingly happy and happy love gradually broke down, violence and unease grabbed the viewer, and the perspective shifted from the male protagonist to the female protagonist. Although there is no visual stylization, and there is no broken nonlinear narrative in the play, the rhythm is well controlled and the tension is gradually increasing. The two phone calls at the critical moment first boosted the character's fate, and then gave hope for a reversal. Audience expectations. Bogart's attentive look, rapid words, and the light that illuminates his eyes in the surrounding darkness when he restores the murder simulation, makes the heart beat sharply. The iron gates, fences and panes of the interior accentuate the sense of captivity and isolation. | When she kissed me, I was reborn; when she left me, I died again; the weeks when she loved me was like a new life. | A good love scene should be about something other than love. (8.5/10)
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Dixon Steele: You know, when you first walked into the police station, I said to myself, "There she is - the one that's different. She's not coy or cute or corny. She's a good guy - I'm glad she's on my side. She speaks her mind and she knows what she wants."
Laurel Gray: Thank you, sir. But let me add: I also know what I don't want - and I don't want to be rushed.
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Dixon Steele: A man wants to apologize to you...