Although I didn't know the name of the genre before Monday, I always thought that Film Noir was very cool and interesting. Like westerns, without seeing a film noir movie ever, I still know what it should be like: black and white, dramatic, in a city, with gangsters and "tricks." The Asphalt Jungle is very captivating from the beginning, and there isn't even much plot until you get further into the film. It's the characters that make the movie so great, with there vices and flaws in abundance.
Emmerich reminds me of Kane in many ways, especially his relationship to his wife. Like in Citizen Kane, Emmerich has this large house with servants, but his wife is sitting there bored and neglected. In that way, I think Emmerich may be the anitthesis of Louis. Louis is a total family man and can't help but brag about his baby and wife. However, Emmerich is trying his hardest to ignore and cheat on his wife, seeing her as little as posisble.
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