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Movie Reviews of The Thin Man (Keepcase)
Movie Review: THE BEGINNING OF A BEAUTIFUL RELATIONSHIP....AND A GREAT SERIES!
Summary: 5 Stars
Nick and Nora Charles, sophisticated sleuths and comedy team deluxe. William Powell and Myrna Loy have such a genuine chemistry as the lovable and witty private investigators, who are pro's at solving crimes while mixing martinis. "The Thin Man" is a very enjoyable mix of mystery, comedy, and high society hijinx. The story involves the disappearance of a wealthy inventor and the involvement of his eccentric family, including a devoted daughter, a know-it-all son, and a scheming ex-wife. It isn't long until Nick and Nora take full charge with comedic results. The first in the 6-volume "Thin Man" series, and one of the best. I highly recommend "The Thin Man" and the complete "Thin Man" box set. This was an era of comedy that is rare and very entertaining. I find the silly facial expressions that Nick and Nora exchange from time to time to be very funny and shows their lighthearted affection for one another. The dvd received a great transfer and the sound is very good. No classic cinema buff's library should be without this ultimately charming dvd.
Movie Review: "He didn't come anywhere near my tabloids."
Summary: 5 Stars
When I see a film based on a novel, I like to read the novel to compare plots and execution. Most of the time the novel or story is fuller than the movie due to the short media time and the target audience. In this case the novel does have a better-developed plot and is more cohesive. The characters are more true to form and there is a real Rosewood/Rosebrien. However the book characters are more sinister and Dorothy is sleazy.
The film on the other hand, was modified to give a lighter approach. William Powell & Myrna Loy have a magic that brings the story to life even when they repeat the same words as in the book. However one of my favorite lines was the drunk that says "Which knee can I touch it?" This is the film that I will think of as the real "Thin Man" and Maureen O'Sullivan as this Dorothy is concerned about her father. Speaking about that, what is the Sullivan act?
Movie Review: Reporter: Well, can't you tell us anything about the case? Nick Charles: Yes, it's putting me way behind in my drinking.
Summary: 5 Stars
It is not easy to make a good comedy or a good mystery but to combine two genres together and make Comedy / Crime / Mystery as sparkling, funny, elegant and dynamic as 93 minutes long "The Thin Man" (1934) directed by W.S. Van Dyke is incredibly marvelous. The film owes a lot of its charm to the great working chemistry between two main characters, the husband and wife sleuths, Nora and Nick Charles, a rich and adventurous woman and her ex-detective husband. Nick is not too interested in going back to work on the case because "it's putting him way behind in his drinking" but Nora sees it as an exiting adventure. They solve a murder case (actually, three murders case) somewhere between couple of drinks during the never-ending party at their house.
Bill Powell and Myrna Loy deserve Oscar for the Best On-Screen Couple of the Year.
Movie Review: The Thin Man - DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
An absolute classic! William Powell & Myrna Loy have perfect chemistry in this 1930's comedy/mystery. If you like tongue in cheek humor, this is for you. Nick Charles is a P.I. who marries wealthy socialite Nora Charles. Nora is wonderful as a first time sleuth, and Nick just tries to keep her safe. I love Nick Charles laid back charm, and Nora's go get'um attitude. Along with their dog Asta, you can't go wrong.
The Thin Man (Keepcase)
Movie Review: The Original Thin Man Film - A Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a good mystery, but from the very first viewers are drawn into the story because of the now iconic central characters - Nick and Nora Charles. The elegance of carefree high society combined with sparkling wit and sophisticated charm carry the film along to its very satisfying conclusion.
Also, because this is an example of what Depression Era audiences went to see to escape the reality of those times, the film has an interesting historical significance.