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The Thin Man (1934)

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Reviews Counted:25

Fresh:25

Rotten:0

Average Rating:8.6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: THE THIN MAN is the first installment in one of the most successful detective serials in film history, based on the 1932 novel by Dashiell Hammett about stylish sleuthing spouses Nick (William... THE THIN MAN is the first installment in one of the most successful detective serials in film history, based on the 1932 novel by Dashiell Hammett about stylish sleuthing spouses Nick (William Powell) and Nora Charles (Myrna Loy). Powell and Loy's quick-witted repartee set a Hollywood tradition in their crackling debut as they investigate the disappearance of a wealthy inventor. A blockbuster hit in 1934, THE THIN MAN's convoluted mystery plot moves at a rapid-fire pace that will delight modern viewers. Director W.S. Van Dyke's fast but loose methods helped stars Powell and Loy create great verisimilitude in their marital relationship in spite of the highly stylized script. Even the couple's pet dog, Asta, brings home a finely tuned performance, and the supporting roles are filled with a crew of comical characters. THE THIN MAN must not be missed by fans of the detective genre. [More]

Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Maureen O'Sullivan, Nat Pendleton

Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Maureen O'Sullivan, Nat Pendleton

Director: W.S. Van Dyke

Director: W.S. Van Dyke

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As charming as its headliners are, The Thin Man is brought down to the merely solid level by its flimsy narrative.

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07/14/09
Gabe Leibowitz
Gabe Leibowitz
Film and Felt

One can't say enough good things about the playful interplay between Powell and Loy.

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08/09/07
Dennis Schwartz
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02/09/06
Geoff Andrew
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10/10/05
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07/31/05
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07/04/05
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01/15/05
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

Elegant, frisky, funny, sly... what else are you looking for, exactly?

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10/22/04
Nick Davis
Nick Davis
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Beautifully shallow, sophisticated and smart. The Thin Man is pure slapstick noir.

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07/21/04
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Bangor Daily News (Maine)

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05/06/04
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04/06/04
Linda Cook
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09/02/03
Dan Jardine
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08/22/03
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

A história policial é interessante, mas o ponto alto é mesmo a interação entre Powell e Loy, divertidíssimos.

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07/25/03
Pablo Villaca
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05/20/03
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03/30/03
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03/12/03
Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
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A perfect, slick combo of comedy and mystery with a touch of romantic marriage thrown in.

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03/02/03
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
San Francisco Examiner

The Thin Man was one of the most popular films of 1934, inspired five sequels, and was nominated for four Oscars (best picture, actor, direction and screenplay). Yet it was made as an inexpensive B-picture.

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01/06/03
Roger Ebert
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Chicago Sun-Times
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The Thin Man is an always-entertaining little movie, but not much more than that.

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11/08/02
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