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Murder, My Sweet - Farewell My Lovely [1944] [DVD]

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  • Format: PAL
  • Subtitles: English
  • Dubbed: English
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
  • Audio Description: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Universal Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: 12 Feb 2007
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000KHX9C4
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 12,457 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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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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Detective Philip Marlowe (Dick Powell) is hired by ex-convict 'Moose' Malloy to find his former girlfriend, Vera. Marlowe finds himself double-booked, however, when he accepts another job - buying back a jade necklace stolen from the young and beautiful Mrs Grayle (Claire Trevor), whose husband is a much older wealthy man. Little does Marlowe realize that the two cases are inextricably linked.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Film Noir. 28 Aug 2010
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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.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Noir 19 July 2009
By Graham Chapman TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars the best private dick 17 Nov 2010
By Huck Flynn VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
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. Powell captures that worldly-wise but world weary manner perfectly and delivers his lines with a wonderfully warm cynicism. i love the voice over narrative. best of all is his relationship with the superb Moose character. The plot moves along steadily, like most of Chandler's a bit over complicated but resolves itself nicely enough. Great direction, dialogue, period mood, excellent.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Different
A very silly title shift on this film, easy to miss it if searching for Chandler titles to watch. It's a renamed version of "Farewell, My Lovely" - classic Chandler... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kilrymont
3.0 out of 5 stars great film noir
great classic film noir in black and white as they should be. But, if you can get hold of it, check out the later Robert Michum version
Published 4 months ago by the bear
5.0 out of 5 stars Film Black
Private dick Philip Marlowe (Dick Powell) is given the task of finding nightclub singer Velma (Claire Trevor) by the thuggish, unintelligent Moose Malloy (Mike Mazurki). Read more
Published 8 months ago by P.D.Nash
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 13 months ago by paulimac
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 21 months ago by Dennis King
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 on 8 Feb 2011 by M. D. Jenkins
4.0 out of 5 stars 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
4.0 out of 5 stars 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
3.0 out of 5 stars 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
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic noir by way of Raymond Chandler
This one of my favorite movies. Years ago I rented a VHS of it and made a dupe at home. The quality was lousy but I liked it and played it often, but I learned my lession about... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2007 by C. O. DeRiemer
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