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  2. screenrant.com › chinatown-reasons-its-the-bestChinatown: 10 Reasons It’s The Best Film Noir Movie Ever Made

    Jan 15, 2020 · Chinatown is so good that it was able to withstand being tainted by its director’s infamy but it also continues to inform the way detective tales are told today, whether they’re modernized or not. Here are 10 reasons why Chinatown is the greatest Film Noir of all time. Jerry Goldsmith’s Soundtrack.

  3. www.studiobinder.com › blog › chinatown-movie-analysisChinatown Movie Analysis — The Legacy of a Hollywood Classic

    Jul 18, 2021 · The Chinatown screenplay is viewed as the Hollywood gold standard; Jack Nicholson’s performance is considered among the all-time best; and Roman Polanski’s direction is irrefutably masterclass. We’re going to break down our Chinatown movie analysis – its legacy, historical context, and influence.

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  5. nofilmschool.com › chinatown-movieYes, 'Chinatown' Is That Good - No Film School

    May 24, 2024 · Chinatown was a critical and commercial success, earning 11 Academy Award nominations and winning for Best Original Screenplay. It is considered a classic of the neo-noir genre and a landmark film in American cinema, praised for its masterful storytelling, compelling characters, and powerful social commentary.

  6. medium.com › the-wide-shot › chinatown-50-years-of‘Chinatown’ At 50: One Of The Greatest Movies About Corruption

    Jun 20, 2024 · When the memorable line, “Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown,” is uttered during the movie’s chaotic finale, Chinatown is practically a synonym for corruption.

  7. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › great-movie-chinatownChinatown movie review & film summary (1974) - Roger Ebert

    Feb 6, 2000 · Reviews. Chinatown. Crime. 131 minutes ‧ R ‧ 1974. Roger Ebert. February 6, 2000. 7 min read. Jack Nicholson as private eye Jake Gittes in Roman Polanski's "Chinatown" -- an epistemological mystery about seeing, the moral responsibilities of (mis-)interpreting what you see, and the inevitable tragic consequences of flawed vision. (JE)

  8. www.bbc.com › culture › articleChinatown: The real-life California scandal that inspired the ...

    Jun 21, 2024 · Now 50 years old, Chinatown is one of the all-time great crime films – and that's partly because of a potent story based on the real history of California's so-called "water wars".

  9. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › chinatownChinatown - Movie Reviews - Rotten Tomatoes

    Chinatown hits 50 this year and this Jack Nicholson film noir has lost none of its potency. Featuring the legendary John Huston alongside Faye Dunaway, this Oscar winning story from Robert Towne...