This is a Marlowe movie trying too hard to be a Marlowe movie. But it doesn’t have the heart to succeed.
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Film Review: “The Drop” — A First-Rate Noir Thriller
The Drop‘s characterizations never go beyond hapless noir archetypes, but sharp dialogue, superb performances, and the unpredictable convolutions of the plot keep the viewer on edge.
Book Review: “The Barcelona Brothers” — A Nasty Piece of Spanish Noir
International noir novels no longer revolve around exotic police procedurals or gimmicky detective stories. They aim to pound readers into the pavement.