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The Killing (1956)
Rate:
10
Viewed:
9/13
9/13:
After directing a hokey picture called Killer's Kiss, Stanley Kubrick decided to
improve his film noir technique more for The Killing.
The results are better this time around. It's sharper, fresher, and less corny than
Killer's Kiss.
Led by Sterling Hayden, the cast is wonderful through the unfolding of a drama that's akin to John Huston's film noir
masterpiece The Asphalt Jungle.
One nice thing is that every character has a fatal flaw. It makes them all real; hence, they're relatable. To finish
the film off, the ending is a sad sight.
All in all, The Killing is a fantastic noir piece.