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Of all the Philip Marlowes, Robert Mitchum's in Farewell, My Lovely resonates most deeply. That's because this is Marlowe past his prime, and Mitchum imbues Raymond Chandler's legendary private detective with a sense of maturity as well as a melancholy spirit. And yet there's plenty of Mitchum's renowned self-deprecating humour and charismatic charm to remind us of his own iconic presence. As in the previous 1944 film version, Murder, My Sweet, Marlowe searches all over L.A. for the elusive girlfriend of ex-con Moose Malloy, a lovable giant who might as well be King Kong. In typical Chandler fashion, the weary Marlowe uncovers a hotbed of lust, corruption, and betrayal. Like Malloy, he's disillusioned by it all, despite his tough exterior, and possesses a tinge of sentimentality for the good old days. About the only current dream he can hold onto is Joe DiMaggio and his fabulous hitting streak. Made in 1975, a year after Chinatown (shot by the same cinematographer, John Alonzo), Farewell, My Lovely is more straightforward and nostalgic, but still possesses a requisite hard-boiled edge, and the best kind of angst the '70s had to offer. (By the way, you'll notice Sylvester Stallone in a rather violent cameo, a year before his Rocky breakthrough.) --Bill Desowitz
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Bought this film a few months ago after seeing it on the telly and wanting to see it again. I have watched it a couple of times since I bought it on DVD and each time I thoroughly enjoy it. I really like the Mitchum remake too, but because this is the original and is really genuine film noir, I prefer this one (just!) Why do I, and I suspect so many others, like this movie so much? I expect there are a number of reasons; the plot is complicated but not so that you can't follow it with a bit of brainwork. The script is laconic and funny, and the atmosphere of West Coast America in the 40's is somehow timeless and magical, even though I wasn't born then and am not an American either!
For some reason, what stays in my mind about the movie, is the house on the coast overlooking the sea, and the magnificent seaview (even though in black & white) that is shown. It to me is somehow supremely atmospheric. But of course the film has much more to offer than just this. The acting from all the players for my money is superb, and the whole film is exciting and interesting and keeps me on tenterhooks from beginning to end. Well that's my opinion anyway! To me, this is Film Noir at it's finest. But don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself.
For some reason, what stays in my mind about the movie, is the house on the coast overlooking the sea, and the magnificent seaview (even though in black & white) that is shown. It to me is somehow supremely atmospheric. But of course the film has much more to offer than just this. The acting from all the players for my money is superb, and the whole film is exciting and interesting and keeps me on tenterhooks from beginning to end. Well that's my opinion anyway! To me, this is Film Noir at it's finest. But don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
An excellent Film Noir from 1944, starring Dick Powell as PI Philip Marlowe. Amazon's usual careless attitude to descriptions and reviews of any film that's over twenty years old means that their own review (as at 31/12/10) is of the 1975 remake with Robert Mitchum. The latter film is enjoyable enough but the picture directed by Edward Dmytryk in 1944 (and titled 'Murder My Sweet' in the US) is the real thing.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Cracking dialogue, Dick Powell plays a great Marlow. Everyone drinks like hell (or pretends to) and promiscuity is rife. Excellent! The camera work and atmosphere is as good as the very best noirs.
Heartily recommend, but even better if watched with a bottle (or two) of something good.
Ignore the reviewer who said he couldn't follow the script. They make films like 'Die Hard 4.0' for him.
Heartily recommend, but even better if watched with a bottle (or two) of something good.
Ignore the reviewer who said he couldn't follow the script. They make films like 'Die Hard 4.0' for him.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
best film noir
In my Opinion Murder my Sweet is the Ultimate Film Noir. Based on stories by Raymond Chandler. it has a strong naration by Dick Powell. Read more
Published 1 month ago by paulimac
Black and white but still Great.
I thing Dick Powell makes a great Marlow. The picture is true to the book and moves along at a fast pace. Altogether Marvelous.
Published 9 months ago by Dennis King
Cracking Hardboiled PI Noir Flick
"Dick Powell will forever be known as a 1930s crooner in archetypal musical comedies, but this career-changing role shows Powell at his best and remains perhaps the most faithful... Read more
Published 15 months ago by M. D. Jenkins
the best private dick
a gem of a noir film featuring my favourite marlowe, dick powell. bogart was brilliant but he was bogart, mitchum just a bit too old and elliott gould pretty awful. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Huck Flynn
light hearted
i loved this film when i first watched it on betamax, and it's taken me ages to find the title. I can't wait to get it on DVD, well worth a watch if you like old school detective... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2010 by Mrs. R. Stevens
Murder, My Sweet
Very enjoyable and has joined my small collection of DVD's featuring Phillip Marlow played by Bogart and Mitchum.
Published on 5 Mar 2009 by Ron Lawrence
OK
The cast are good but the story is unnecessarily complicated. If you like the Philip Marlowe style, its actually not bad as Dick Powell's voice is good for the narration. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2009 by Alex da Silva
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