Chinatown (1974)
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ReviewsForget it, Jake. It's Chinatown.3 years, 4 months ago at Jan 14 13:37
4 votes ''Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown.''A private detective investigating an adultery case stumbles on to a scheme of murder that has something to do with water. Jack Nicholson: J.J. Gittes What is Chinatown? Simply put; An unrivaled and perfect thinking man's film noir that completely surpasses all expectations. Chinatown(1974) is a tremendous ... read more Review2 years, 2 months ago at Mar 4 21:46
2 votes Through unsurpassed directed by Polanski, the story unfolds excruciatingly slowly, with every scene and every bit of dialogue, are elements that will lead to prepare the case. Viewers follow along with the hero, the thread that solved the mystery and the script is so dense that requires our full attention throughout the duration of the film. The Polanski is perhaps the only filmmaker with the pati... read more
Overrated but classy.5 years, 1 month ago at Apr 22 22:20
1 vote "You're dumber than you think I think you are."This Roman Polanski effort is a true classic movie; Chinatown is an excellent, stylish, fascinating and gripping thriller that is based on the novel by Robert Towne. Cleverly, the film has been made in a very 1940's style - the acting, the score, even the credits. Suffice to say, the plot is a lot more complex than anyt... read more |
A private detective investigating an adultery case stumbles on to a scheme of murder that has something to do with water.
Release date : 20 June 1974
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