
Roger Ebert
Drifting within sight of parody every so often, (the film) saves itself by the seriousness of its character.
Full reviewRoman Polanski's classic LA noir mystery following private eye JJ Gittes (Jack Nicholson) and his investigation into local government corruption at the behest of troubled beauty Evelyn Mulwray (Faye Dunaway). "You may think you know what you're dealing with, but believe me, you don't" warns Mulwray's father Noah Cross (John Huston). A highlight of the American New Wave, Chinatown is now considered one of the best movies ever made. It was nominated for 11 Oscars and was Polanski's last American film.
Drifting within sight of parody every so often, (the film) saves itself by the seriousness of its character.
Full reviewA competently stylish, more or less thirtyish movie that continually made me wish I were back seeing The Maltese Falcon or The Big Sleep.
Full reviewThe exhaustive, labyrinthine narrative is built up like a fortress around this film’s bitter heart.
Full reviewChinatown excites and enthralls not just in its formal beauty, but in its stunning performances and its thematic depth.
Full reviewNicholson's wounded, witty turn makes for stinging chemistry with Dunaway's tortured femme fatale.
Full reviewTrust Polanski to make disillusionment seductive – rather more luxuriantly so than Billy Wilder ever managed.
Full reviewChinatown is available to stream in Australia now on Stan and Google Play and Apple TV and Prime Video Store.
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