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The Two Jakes is the much-delayed and rather convoluted sequel to the 1975 classic Chinatown. Released in 1990 after an abortive stab at shooting that began in the mid-'80s, the film was the subject of a creative feud between its principals, star Jack Nicholson, producer Robert Evans, and screenwriter Robert Towne. Private eye Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is a middle-aged war hero, paunchy, snobbish about his golf game, and about to marry a lovely and much younger woman. Then a fleeting
Jan 1, 1990 Wide
Nov 23, 1999
Paramount Home Video
All Critics (24) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (12) | Rotten (6) | DVD (11)
If you're going to write a love letter to yourself, Jack, this is the way to do it.
The Two Jakes allows Nicholson to reprise one of his most memorable characters as a way of seeing whether he's still got it.
Points out that we may think we're done with the past but it almost never is done with us.
Of course it's no "Chinatown," but it is satisfyingly moody and atmospheric.
feels a lot like a retread of Chinatown, only without the style and panache that Polanski brought to the table
Disappointing follow-up to Chinatown
For an unnecessary sequel, The Two Jakes is pretty amazing. It really kept the style of the first film and really built on the characters in the first. You could clearly see how much Jack Nicholson cared about the film and his devotion to Polanskiâ??s filming style. However, this is very much a late 40s approach to
March 16, 2010Super Reviewer
Jack Nicholson revives the Jake Gittes myth in this minor but decent follow up to the legendary Chinatown. it keeps the twists and intricate schemes of the first. but the romantic, unnerving and disturbing touch is lost.
March 4, 2008Super Reviewer
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