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Mossie 2022-03-22 09:01:13

After watching, I can't help feeling that such a classic movie actually relies on an impeccable script. As a detective suspense film, this film is definitely a textbook-level model. The story is not at all procrastinating, the plot is constantly ups and downs, and always arouses the emotions of the audience. The settings of many shots and scenes have also promoted the development of the plot very well. The portrayal of the characters is gradual, and people have a strong sense of identity.
As a classic noir film, although the dark ending of the movie is very cruel, it did not give me a breath of shock and shock. Instead, my heart slowly fell into the boundless darkness and unable to extricate myself. Because under the excellent plot of the film, the ending of the film should be unexpected but reasonable. However, the connotation conveyed by this film that seems to be a little negative but can warn the world has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Up.

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Chinatown quotes

  • Jake Gittes: Look, I do matrimonial work, It's my metiay. When a wife tells me that she's happy her husband is cheating on her, it runs contrary to my experience.

    Evelyn Mulwray: Unless what?

    Jake Gittes: She was cheating on him.

  • Jake Gittes: Does my talking about your father upset you?

    Evelyn Mulwray: Why, no! Yes, a little. You see Hollis and my fa - my father had a falling out - finally.

    Jake Gittes: Over you or over the water department?

    Evelyn Mulwray: Not over me. Why should it - be over me?