Beat the Devil: Amazon.ca: Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, Gina Lollobrigida, Robert Morley, Peter Lorre, Edward Underdown, Ivor Barnard, Marco Tulli, Bernard Lee, Mario Perrone, Giulio Donnini, Saro Urz�, John Huston, Angelo Rizzoli, Anthony Veiller, James Helvick, Peter Viertel, Truman Capote: DVD

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5.0 out of 5 stars time capsule fun!, July 2 2004

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This review is from: Beat the Devil (DVD)

film is a time capsule - it can capture images of the world as it was. Beat the Devil offers a glimpse of the early '50's.
I don't understand the poor reviews below - sure, this is not Bogart in shoot them up mode, or private eye, or with Bacall - instead it is 'different', quirky, humorous, and a interesting time capsule.
and for the money it can't be beaten!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars platinum disc version, Nov 21 2009

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i won't comment on the film itself but rather on the quality of the Platinum Disc copy. the price at $5.98 is great but much of the audio is actually missing. i returned to amazon my 1st copy because of this defect and my replacement had the same issue. it too has been returned, but this time for a refund. i don't beleive any copies of this film from this company (PD) are any good and i think they and amazon would know it long ago. i'm disappointed that it would continue to be offered. BUY ANOTHER VERSION.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Off Beat and Very Unexpected, Feb 7 2002

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Gary F. Taylor "GFT" (Biloxi, MS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beat the Devil (VHS Tape)

Humphrey Bogart heads a superior cast in this tale of a gang of swindlers who seek to covertly purchase African lands rich in uranium--but this is not the tough film noir you might expect: the script by director John Huston and Truman Capote upends the tale to create one of the most wry and wicked comedies going, and a remarkably fine cast follows suit with a host of eccentric performances.

Although Bogart does not look his best (this film was made toward the end of his life), he offers an understated yet very witty performance as Billy Dannreuther, the man the crooks hire to make the land purchase. His leading ladies, bombshell Gina Lollobrigida and an unexpectedly blonde Jennifer Jones, are equally effective in the roles of Bogart's cheerfully pragmatic wife and the pathological liar with whom Bogart becomes romantically entangled. But the big news in this film is the supporting cast. Robert Morley, Peter Lorre, Ivor Barnard, and Marco Tulli give drop-dead-funny performances as the largely incompetent foursome behind the landsnatch scheme; Edward Underdown (as Jones' long suffering husband) is simply the most completely ludicrous Brit to hit the screen since 1930s screwball comedy; and all the cameo players nail their roles to perfection.

It would be unforgivable to give away too much of the story, but suffice to say that one wrong turn leads to another. But the film never overplays its hand, maintaining a low key tone that sets off the wickedly funny script to delightful effect. Some viewers may not get the joke--much of BEAT THE DEVIL requires the ability to appreciate covert humor--but those who do will find the movie bears repeat viewing. Recommended.

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