Chinatown (1974/Roman Polanski) **** out of **** [First Viewing]
A private detective in 1937 Los Angles is hired to watch a city official. But soon, things get out of hand, and the detective has bigger fish to fry...
Nine minutes in, and I was on the edge of my seat. I can't think of another film that draws you in so soon. Everything is pitch-perfect; from Polanski's stylish vision to Nicholson's interpretation of the suave but sleazy Jake Gittes. The screenplay, with a message similiar to "Vertigo", is a nice tribute to the Film Noir flicks of the 40's. A must-see. #44
