Is he as cute as you are? No one is! This movie is oozing with so much manliness I can't help but get absorbed in Mr. Bogart's manly charms, being the smoooooooth pimp daddy that he is. If you have never seen a film like this before, he could feel a little overwhelming at times, maybe even laughable. Don't let that stop you, though. Beneath its thick exterior is a solid and enjoyable mystery that is really well assembled. B

Bogart has a dark chemistry, but he seems to coast through his role, and while Bacall smolders magnificently she isn't given much to do. The characters were all a little stilted, and the scenes felt staged. However, the intrigue is gripping, and the romance strangely appealing. The film establishes an excellent mood, and the plot writhes gloriously to keep itself alive, exploring the characters in more depth than I would have expected.

Classic.

A little busy for the late hour I watched it, but I'll enjoy anything with Lauren Bacall in it.

It was alright. Stylish visuals and charming performances plus a lot of clever and witty lines make up for what I thought was quite a complex story. It took a bit of an effort to follow everything that was going on.

You are gonna need a scorecard to keep up with all the people and everything going on in this movie. Really complicated but I didn't mind cause it is awesome. A lot of great lines to be found here and Bogart is always nice to watch. Love the ending.

This is one of the all time great films, and I don't understand why people find it so confusing. Bogart is brilliant and he and Bacall sizzle, with great dialogue that's hot even today. (Be warned of the remake in the seventies... bad)

Sorry, but I just can't see anyone but Robert Mitchum as Philip Marlowe

I have no idea what just happened, but I liked it for the most part. Particularly the implied casual sex with a young Dorothy Malone.

The story is fractured and doesn't end up really working, but with Bogart and Bacall on the screen, who's going to notice?

('45 cut) The plot may be notoriously complicated, but it's not incomprehensible. The film abides by the rigid logic of a puzzle, and even if a few pieces are missing in the end, there are no contrived details. In a world inhabited by such deep-rooted corruption, the ambiguity of unanswered questions is fitting. The solution isn't as important as the crackling dialogue, the chemistry between Bogart and Bacall, the nasty supporting ensemble, or the oppressively murky atmosphere. Essential noir.

M: 97/100 S: 90/100 Mike: Perhaps the classic noir film. Convoluted plot, but great. Sophia: Another great Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall pairing. It's a classic "private eye" film, and defines the genre.

Not quite as amazing as The Maltese Falcon, but Bogart is pretty ballin.

Even by today's standards the film is far too complicated, but the look and feel of it is pitch perfect. How cool is Humphrey Bogart?

Machine gun dialogues, Bogart, style, plot twist frenzy = film noir on steroids and speed.

Entertaining though it does require repeated viewings.

Pretty complicated for me, but the actors are good.