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Du rififi chez les hommes (1955)
Rate:
8
Viewed:
2/14
2/14:
There are some longueurs in Du rififi chez les hommes, aka Rififi, that make it an overall tedious picture.
Sure, it's methodical in a fascinating manner. Yet the entire thing reminds me too much of
The Asphalt Jungle, a more
entertaining predecessor by five years. Also, because the bank robbers are criminals, it's hard to root for them.
There are many quintessential elements that makes Rififi a worthy noir picture. What puts it down is
the boring search for the kidnapped son. So, the most logicial decision is to forget about him, move on, and
have another child while swimming in millions.
All in all, Du rififi chez les hommes is a nice caper film at the hands of Jules Dassin.