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1.00*
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This film is based on a play, and they didn't do much to hide it. Sure enough, the single-location setting is a giveaway, but it's the focus on endless dialogues and the bland direction that seals the deal. It's a small miracle this film was able to launch Bogart's career, as it isn't much to look at. The introduction seems to take ages, we're already halfway through the movie before the actual plot kicks in. The characters get a lot of exposure, but they're pretty dull, and the long dialogues slow everything down. It's not a long film, but it sure feels like it's well over two hours. Not good. Read all