When it comes to storytelling, few can compare to Billy Wilder

Clarabelle 2022-04-20 09:01:34

Few people can compare to Billy Wilder when it comes to storytelling, or he wouldn't be one of my three favorite directors. The suspenseful design has been maintained until the end, and the lines are all super good. The male protagonist's ankle is the most powerful. Not only is the sixth sense of wisdom scary, but the lines are also full of punchlines. caught me. The details of the plot are also worth pondering in many places, and there are also embarrassing things at the end, such as not firing a second shot, preventing my daughter's friend from entering the door, and so on. However, the ending is a little disappointing, and I still don't like this kind of positive ending.

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Extended Reading
  • Stanford 2021-11-12 08:01:25

    For classic noir films, Billy Wilder’s control of the rhythm of the film is a model that many directors must learn now. Chandler’s screenwriter gives this good film the confidence. The conspiracy of femme fatale makes people lament the evil of human nature, no one can be saved, as long as you make a mistake, you will be punished.

  • Filiberto 2022-03-26 09:01:04

    The film informs the audience of the murderer at the first time, and then unfolds the story like a cocoon, while paying attention to the subtle changes in the characters' psychology. So the audience followed the ups and downs with relish, as expected of two good storytellers. film noir classic

Double Indemnity quotes

  • Barton Keyes: Walter, you're all washed up.

  • Barton Keyes: What's the matter? Dames chasing you again? Or still? Or is it none of my business?

    Walter Neff: If I told you it was a customer, you'd...

    Barton Keyes: "Margie"! I bet she drinks from the bottle.