Δευτέρα 29 Ιανουαρίου: Στη βοή της καταιγίδος

John Huston: Key Largo
1948-USA-Crime Thriller/Gangster Film

"You don't like it, do you Rocco, the storm?
Show it your gun, why don't you?
If it doesn't stop, shoot it. "

Key Largo is a classic suspense film, and one that succeeds admirably even though most of its action takes place in a single room. Based on Maxwell Anderson’s play, the movie benefits from a smart script, precise direction by John Huston, and an incredible cast. Bogart, Robinson, Bacall, Barrymore, Trevor and the supporting players are all nearly flawless. Yes, we’ve seen Bogart’s character many times before, but nobody’s ever done a better job of playing the cynic who has almost – but not quite – given up on the world. Frank is a character who would fit in as well today as he did in post-war 1948. Same goes with Rocco, a man accustomed to bullying the whole world, but who feels helpless in the face of a raging hurricane.