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Chinatown (1974)

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Synopsis

A private detective hired to expose an adulterer in 1930s Los Angeles finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder.

Cast

  • Jack Nicholson
  • Faye Dunaway
  • John Huston
  • Perry Lopez
  • John Hillerman
  • Darrell Zwerling
  • Diane Ladd
  • Roy Jenson
  • Roman Polanski
  • Richard Bakalyan

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Metacritic

100

A nearly flawless example of movie composition, with close examination revealing how carefully it was put together. For those who take a less studious and more visceral approach to movie viewing, it's also worth noting that Chinatown is a superior thriller - one that will keep viewers involved and in the moment until the final, mournful scene has come to a conclusion.

Metacritic review by James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
63

As much as I admire the work of both (Roman) Polanski and (Jack) Nicholson, I found Chinatown tedious from beginning to just before the end. [15 July 1974]

Metacritic review by Gene Siskel
Gene Siskel
Chicago Tribune