The Asphalt Jungle Comments

  • Rebekah 2022-06-12 19:25:40

    It has been said that the script structure of John Houston (John Sturges) and George Cook (Douglas Syke) has a great influence on PTA, and they are so amazed by the precise calculation of plot points and the clear foreshadowing of clues. This is especially the case in this film, where the three lines are blended well, and the focus of the narrative at different times is also extremely accurate. The lens aspect is "the hills and mountains are unbearable", telling the story with the simplest...

  • Evangeline 2022-06-12 11:23:50

    The setting where people from all walks of life gather to do large-scale theft is easy to think of men's battles and red circles, but this one does not show the wonderful stealing skills like the two French films, and spends more time portraying the characters. The gangster who wants to go back to his hometown, the black-hearted lawyer who wants to make a comeback, and the German professor who has just been released from prison. They have different personalities but end up with the same sad...

  • Norval 2022-06-12 10:56:53

    ①There are still too many conversations. Too much nonsense. ②The front padding is too long. ③Theft itself is very simple. It's not the point of the movie, but the problem is that the famous "Doctor", who was released from prison after 7 years in prison, was still implemented according to the plan 7 years ago. This is inconsistent with the "Doctor"'s rigorous setting ! ! ④ Before the theft, the doctor's consideration was indeed very precise, and he also took into account the sale of diamonds....

Extended Reading

The Asphalt Jungle quotes

  • Lt. Ditrich: Somebody saw him here. I don't know who. Maybe you got a fink around.

  • Cobby: I'll tell them about the juice you've been getting.

    Lt. Ditrich: The only thing you're doing is making me sore.

    Cobby: Once I start singing, I won't stop. They'll jug you right alongside of me.