The Big Combo (1955)
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Reviews Counted:12
Fresh:11
Rotten:1
Average Rating:7/10
Runtime: 89 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Shocking cruelty and explosive performances by Wilde and Conte make this a favorite of film-noir cultists. The plot revolves around Wilde's determination to smash the rackets with the help of the... [More]
Starring: Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, Jean Wallace, Brian Donlevy
Director: Joseph H. Lewis
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Reviews for The Big Combo
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A pond of shifting alliances and kinks Full Review |
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A fatalistic symphony of light and shade. Full Review |
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It is done with grim melodramatics that are hard-hitting despite a rambling, not-too-credible plot, and is cut out to order for the meller fan who likes his action rough and raw. Full Review |
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Where the usual noir takes place in a nightmare world, this one seems to inhabit a dream: there's no longer fear in the images, but rather a distanced, idealized beauty. Full Review |
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Brilliant mix of genuine mystery, film noir, and creative visuals. Full Review |
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 2/5 |
A sputtering, misguided antique. Full Review |
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Shadows and lies are the stars of The Big Combo, a spellbinding black-and-white chiaroscuro with the segmented texture of a spider's web. Full Review |
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Terrific gangster movie. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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3/5 |
Strong noir with sadistic flashes
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Conte is convincing as the maniacal hood, while Wilde is a good counter-balance to Conte. Full Review |
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