Matcollis This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

hayleygorman-43033 This film was slower and calmer than I expected from a gangster flick, especially one that was pre-Code, but it was very good nonetheless. The importance and pull of this film comes from the cinematography techniques and allusions. I found myself noticing creative usage of angles, one that especially comes to mind is when you see characters talking to someone out of the shot (which I had not seen in a movie from this era before). Scenes faded and transitioned well, not jarringly, which other films from this time have a tendency have a tendency to do. And using inner monologue to display what someone is thinking, so innovative! Overall, a fine movie with innovative techniques used.

Fred S. (fredschroeder-63011) The movie is an absolutely wonderful piece. It was a great show of the truth behind the time period, including the degradation of women at the time. The emotion of the characters wasn't shown solely through the skills of the actors, but also the orchestrated soundtrack playing throughout. The sound effects of everything going on in the movie would have been relatively new technology at the time of filming, increasing the overall quality of the production. Lighting and camera angles also made many great shots possible, including the one of convoy barreling down the street(driving over the camera). Another is the shot in the prison where she could watch her cell mate get to the car to go home, that was an amazing shot that emphasized distance very well. All around the movie was excellent, especially knowing that many of the issues faced by the characters can be easily compared and likened to current gang and crime families.

e-derubertis I thought this movie was well done and the acting was great, especially Nan (Sylvia Sidney) and The Kid (Gary Cooper). I didn't expect the love story aspect between Nan and The Kid to play such role in the story. One of my favorite parts done by the film makers was the scene where they showed Nan jail cell window and the seasons changing to express how long she was in there for, even though Pop told her he would get her out shortly. I thought it was interesting how there were so many murders throughout the movie but you don't actually see any of them happen directly. The camera angle from when Agnes shoots big fella doesn't allow you to see him get shot but you still know she did it. At the end of the movie there is a close up on The Kids face as he is driving and it really expresses how he has become a more powerful and respected person from joining the mob.

Dezcaughtit88 Overall this movie was very thoughtfully filmed and acted and was a perfect example of a crime/gangster movie. The use of lighting in this film plays a key role in movie's overall tone and atmosphere. The dark and mysterious overtones give it a very gritty and raw feel. The characters were very interesting and well acted, Gary Cooper's performance was very impressive and was a perfect fit for the character and the movie. The story was also very interesting with a lot of twist and turns. While it may be a crime film about racketeering, gangs, and blackmail you feel as though you can still relate to the film mainly due to the motivations of the characters and the idea of doing the seemingly bad in order to do right by others. Overall the film was very enthralling and mysterious that look me through a loop that I won't forget anytime soon.