However, films that will usually be allocated this title will share certain characteristics.
Despite the vintage Freudian psychological cliches, this good twin/evil twin plot is interesting and generally quite original.
A man is murdered, and witnesses place Ruth Collins as being at the scene of the crime.
The mystery deepens when it turns out that Ruth has a twin sister, Terry.
Good performances also come from the strong supporting cast.
Flow charts and repeated viewings are essential.
Its no wonder thatThe Big Sleepis one of the most atmospheric and well respected film noirs of its era.
Evidently, created to rhyme with blame.
Ford plays Johnny, a down on his luck gambler, rescued and brought into work at a casino.
Mildred Pierce(1945)
Poor Joan Crawford.
Adapted from the bleak novel by James M Cain, this is a truly expertly put together film.
From the lighting, camera angles, to the sets, it is visually masterful.
Notorious(1946)
What?
You didnt expect me to leave Hitchcock out, did you?
You get drawn into the misunderstandings that bounce between the two of them.
You are simply captivated to the very end.
Who else would they cast but good ol Bogie?
But Humphrey was not always so lucky.
This includes Peter Lorre and Mary Astor, who, although famous, are perhaps underrated actors.
Its sharply defined and striking photography collaborates with the dark, cynical themes the film projects.
A stark perspective on some of the lowest of human weaknesses.
However, the case seems no closer to getting solved.
The tale continues in a thoughtful, mysterious way til the very end.
Some sort of detective work?
Thus, I conclude, that not only isVertigoa spectacular film, but it is alsothemost spectacular film noir.
