Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘The Maltese Falcon’: A Beautifully Crafted Noir Classic

Ian Kane
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Not Rated | 1h 40min | Film-Noir, Mystery | 18 October 1941 (USA)

Considered by many to be one of the greatest film noir classics of all time, “The Maltese Falcon” disappointed me when I first saw it as a kid. Scenes seemed to drag on forever with just too much dialogue to endure. Its dense, twisty plot confused my youthful brain. As an adult, I appreciate exactly what makes this seminal cinematic work so special.

Ian Kane
Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.
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