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The Thin Man (1934)

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Reviews Counted:26

Fresh:26

Rotten:0

Average Rating:8.5/10

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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Oct 1, 2002

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Reviews for The Thin Man

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Fernando F. Croce

A style of pure ebullience

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 28 2009 11:39 PM

CinePassion

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Gabe Leibowitz

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 14 2009 01:24 PM

Film and Felt

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Dennis Schwartz

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 09 2007 09:56 AM

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Geoff Andrew

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Cole Smithey

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comment Comment | Oct., 10 2005 08:12 PM

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Christopher Null

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Emanuel Levy

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comment Comment | Jul., 04 2005 08:33 PM

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 15 2005 10:39 PM

Combustible Celluloid

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Nick Davis

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

comment Comment | Oct., 22 2004 01:04 AM

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Christopher Smith

Beautifully shallow, sophisticated and smart. The Thin Man is pure slapstick noir.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 21 2004 05:34 AM

Bangor Daily News (Maine)

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Frank Swietek

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comment Comment | May., 06 2004 01:07 PM

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Linda Cook

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comment Comment | Apr., 06 2004 08:32 PM

Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

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Dan Jardine

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comment Comment | Sep., 02 2003 07:07 PM

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Carol Cling

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comment Comment | Aug., 22 2003 06:08 PM

Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Pablo Villaca

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

comment Comment | Jul., 25 2003 10:05 PM

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Mordaunt Hall

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Marjorie Baumgarten

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Austin Chronicle

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Rob Blackwelder

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comment Comment | Mar., 12 2003 04:49 AM

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

A perfect, slick combo of comedy and mystery with a touch of romantic marriage thrown in.

comment Comment | Mar., 02 2003 01:57 PM

San Francisco Examiner

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Roger Ebert

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.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 06 2003 08:43 AM

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