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5.0 out of 5 stars MITCHUM IS MARLOWE, Sep 23 2002

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Glenn A. Buttkus (Sumner, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Farewell My Lovely (VHS Tape)

Director Richard Rush presented us a valentine with this incredible film, the third version made from the the 1940 Raymond Chandler novel. At least seven actors have portrayed Philip Marlowe. Robert Mitchum, played the part twice. The first time, in this film, he was nothing short of brilliant; just world-weary, battered, meloncholy, and tough enough to spark this tale into a full flame. His voice-over narrative hit perfect pitch; all gravel, too many smokes, and cheap booze. Mitchum, himself the veteran of several Noir classics, played the gumshoe as comfortable as one's favorite overcoat; a perfect fit. He shuffled lazy-lidded yet irascible and alert, as ready for a sap behind the ear, as he was to be the recipient of the sexual energy radiated off of Charlotte Rampling as Helen, the femme. She, likewise, postured perfectly in the Noir 1940's clothes and hairstyles. John Alonzo, fresh from shooting CHINATOWN, presented us with an LA bathed in just the right mix of golden light and shadow. Jerry Goldsmith delivered another spectacular score, overlapping jazz, blues, and swing, underscoring the action and dialogue masterfully. John Ireland, also a veteran of classic Noir, Anthony Zerbe, and Harry Dean Stanton gave tremendous support with their roles. There was even a couple of glimpses of Sly Stallone ( pre-ROCKY ) as a viscious punk. Some of the critics felt that this lush color film had to try too hard for that Noir feel. I disagree. This movie is a modern Noir classic, even in living color.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "New" Old Time Detective Thriller, Jun 23 2002

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Gandalf T. Grey "the Wizard" (Hernando, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Farewell My Lovely (DVD)

To many of the reviews I've read rave on about Ms. Rampling, and while she is good in her small role, this is a Robert Mitchum Movie, and he is very good in it.....

Actually, if it was B&W you'd look at it like an old Bogie film like "The Big Sleep",or any one of a dozen classic detective flix.....

Anyway, I happen to get my hands on one of the rare DVD's and it was in great shape. But it's the story...this is one of those films you get to watch 5 times before you actually follow everything that's going on......

I truly enjoyed it, and you will too.

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5.0 out of 5 stars the spirit is dead on, Jan 28 2002

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Matthew Gray (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Farewell My Lovely (DVD)

purists might debate whether the deviancies from the novel are to positive or detrimental effect, but Mitchum captures Marlowe in a casual and powerful way. the entire Chandler spirit is kept faithfully intact, creatively filled out by excellent lighting & cinemetography, keeping the viewer involved in the neo-noir attitude as if the film was actually made in 1941.

the anne riordan character is replaced by a newspaper hawker who is a little out of place and unexplained, but perhaps charlotte rampling was all the femme fatale they could afford so...better just hire some young kid to float the story.

jack o'halloran is truly believable as moose malloy, and sylvester stallone performs some of his finest work.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
The service was excellent, but the product is a disaster. I cannot play a region 2 disc on my equipment.

Published on Jan 26 2010 by Laura Ann Scaife

3.0 out of 5 stars The sets look really cheap.
'Farewell, My Lovely' is a likable detective film, but the sets look really cheap and fake. I didn't get the feeling I was back in Los Angeles in the 1930s; I felt like I was... Read more

Published on Nov 8 2003 by Dhaval Vyas

3.0 out of 5 stars Movie Transcends the Material
The photography is perfect, the score is magnificent. Robert Mitchum was made to play a middle aged Philip Marlowe, and his voice over has all the weariness and angst the most... Read more

Published on Jun 16 2003 by sweetmolly

5.0 out of 5 stars Flawless .............!
CHARLOTTE RAMPLING!

It's really her movie - she ignites any red blooded male instantly with that first Mitchum meeting [and husband dearest, a beat away from a pacemaker - is... Read more

Published on Jan 28 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Mitchum at his best!
I watched this movie yesterday and would have to say i was taken aback at how good this movie is. Arguably the best Phillip Marlowe recreation by an actor, showing how underrated... Read more

Published on Sep 14 2001 by Stanley C Stapleton

5.0 out of 5 stars Neo-noir at it's best, and above all classic Marlowe!!!!!!!!
"Farewell, my Lovely" is one of the most faithful and well made adaptions of Chandler's work. Read more

Published on Mar 27 2001 by Kristopher Haines

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, but not quite a masterpiece.
This film is a remake of Murder My Sweet with Dick Powell. The earlier version is in black and white and very 40's in its approach. Read more

Published on Mar 9 2000 by Marmez1@aol.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Dick Richards Magic
Very few films can evoke the noir attitude of the 40,s ..this film does on all counts. What better way to start a film than have the baratone of Mitchum narrating the action... Read more

Published on July 6 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The last great film noir!
Perfect cinematography, lush score, fantastic performances, great script with plenty of plot twists, great bit-part actors make this one of the best movies I have ever seen. Read more

Published on Jun 25 1999