Maltese Falcon Evaluation
The mysterious legend of the “Maltese Falcon” unfolds as the opening scene reveals the origin of the jewel-encrusted black statue. Its history dates back ages, and it is said to have disappeared after a struggle at sea, with its whereabouts unknown. The black and white screen slowly provides a transition into the office, and intricate life of private eye Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart). As the dialogue starts fast and furiously, a story involving murder, greed and betrayal unfolds on screen. This movie, which spawned a whole slew of hard-boiled followers in its classic style, is still today one of the most celebrated detective tales ever. “The Maltese Falcon” was the third, and most acclaimed, remake of Dasheill Hammett’s fictional story. In John Huston’s 1941 directorial debut, it was an instant smash hit at the time. Even more renowned today, critics agree on its importance as the beginning of the movie genre film noir, and it is considered by many to be Humphrey Bogart's breakthrough movie. As Danny Peary of the Guide For the Film Fanatic raves, it is “A true masterpiece. A landmark picture.” (Turner, DVD). Even more so is the fact that it has landed on countless best-movie-of-all-time lists, including the famous American Fil
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