Let's talk about the interesting love scene between Harry and Marie shortly after the movie opens. (The two keep going back and forth between their rooms for a bottle of wine.) Objectively speaking, Hollywood's golden age romance movies are the best ever, and the Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall scene is no exception. First of all, of course, because they were already in love at the time. (They got married after the film was made). They really showed the state of men and women when they were in love, that kind of wanting to talk, wanting to leave, staying, wanting to refuse and welcoming. It's so classic! I don't think anyone who's seen this movie will forget this "great" line: "You can whistle! Steve, just put your lips together and blow."
Talk about the protagonists: Humphrey Bogart Harry's character, Harry, seems to be mercenary, but in fact has a "heart of gold". (He hired a useless old guy just because "he used to be a capable sailor". Ever seen such a kind boss?) Seemingly timid and cynical, he was brave and daring. (It is especially interesting that when the members of the French underground resistance he rescued saw the German patrol ship about to surrender, he, who had always claimed to have no political involvement, had the audacity to shoot the German patrol ship.) Yes, it was a A typical screen image after Humphrey Bogart became famous. Lauren Bacall's charm is hard to describe, sexy, full of mature femininity and a certain neutral temperament. (But not too masculine like Marlene Dietrich) To be honest, I fell in love with her the first time I saw her in a movie. (
Let's talk about those golden supporting roles in the movie: Walter Brennan plays Eddie, an old sailor who always pretends to be confused, perfectly performing the role of gag in the film in the traditional Hollywood sense. The Gerard who plays the hotel owner (and is actually a member of the French underground resistance) is also a great character. He is a famous French actor, but it is interesting that he always acts like Humphrey Bogar's sidekick in Humphrey Bogar's movies. (Seeking refuge from Rick played by Humphrey Bogar in "Casablanca"). The performance is wonderful and not revealing, and it can be called a model of natural performance. Of course, I can't forget the "Cricket" (played by Hoagy Carmichael) with superb piano skills and
finally talk about the ending of the movie, which is the only thing I am not satisfied with this movie. The Frenchman Paul, who was rescued by Harry, wanted Harry to contribute to the operation of the French underground resistance organization, but Harry clearly rejected him, and then went away with his lover Marie. I don't know what the director Howard Hawks meant by showing this, criticizing America's isolationist tendencies? (Pearl Harbor hadn't happened yet), maybe yes, but the movie ends at this point, and it always feels like a movie with an unfinished story.
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