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In Reply to: Re: "Collateral": film noir 2004 - Not really. posted by PdL on December 21, 2004 at 05:45:45:
"Film noir" covers many types of films, not just films with femme fatales. It really refers to films that started exploring darker themes, using darker visual styles, or featuring less than holy main characters. They came out at a time when films were more typically about mikey rooney and judy garland putting on a neighborhood parade.If you like an updated film noir like Body Heat, check out The Long Goodbye by Robert Altman. A personal favorite of mine that follows film noir tradition with a wink to the audience. It's based on a Raymond Chandler book.
But to hell with labels. I enjoyed Collateral for the fine acting, and i especially liked how michael mann was able to infuse some humor into the film without undermining the tension. It really reminded me of one of his earlier films, Manhuter, which I like.
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