The Maltese Falcon
Taste attributes: crimemysterythrillerespionagedetectivedramaanimalsfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelinearbig & variedall consuming questcomplex relationshipfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphs
"A story as EXPLOSIVE as his BLAZING automatics!"
Boxlist takeWeighty and intricate: a morally murky crime thriller. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: very intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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What lines up
- Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
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Synopsis
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
Characteristics
Where this title sits on each taste spectrum
Cast
Details
- Genre
- Crime
- Year
- 1941
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
