John Huston's The Asphalt Jungle is one of the earliest movies to focus on the day to day dealings of criminals and is heavily influential in both the worlds of film noir and heist flicks. Don't get confused though, The Asphalt Jungle is more than just an influential relic. It's full of genuinely exciting moments and performances. Aside from Sterling Hayden and a young Marilyn Monroe (in a small but important role) the cast isn't well known to day but deliver fine character performances that at some points are a little dated. If some of the acting doesn't necessarily stand the test of time, the plot holds up remarkably well 60 years later. The robbery sequence is both thrilling and tension filled and the aftermath is hard edged and unforgiving. Film noir fans need to see The Asphalt Jungle.
Rating: 4.5
The Asphalt Jungle
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