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Key Largo

Key Largo

1948
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 40m
A man visits his old friend's hotel and finds a gangster running things. As a hurricane approaches, the two end up confronting each other. (imdb)

Directed by:

John Huston

Screenwriter:

Richard Brooks, Maxwell Anderson

Starring:

Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson, Lionel Barrymore, Claire Trevor, Thomas Gomez, Harry Lewis, Marc Lawrence, Monte Blue, John Rodney, Dan Seymour, William Haade

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, Italian
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Key Largo

1948
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 40m
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joojooJooJoo
Rated 07 Oct 2010
4
56th
Much going for and against it. Almost everything out of Bogart's mouth sounds incredibly contrived, Lauren Bacall is reduced to the most irrelevant of female supporting roles, & that final act is just going through the motions. There's always something that brings this back to my attention, though. A disturbing little scene of a would-be cabaret singer selling the last of her dignity is the first that comes to mind, a fairly consistent tense mood - and of course, Eddie G.
Rated 07 Oct 2010
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 07 Mar 2007
3
38th
Entertaining but sorta forgettable. The unique situation into which the characters are placed provides a solid narrative gimmick, but it can get a little boring. Bogart, Bacall and Robinson are all entertaining, though. If you like noir - and I'm obsessed with it - a worthy view.
Rated 07 Mar 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 07 Feb 2007
74
49th
Not a bad gangster flick. The plot is amazingly similar to The Petrified Forest, except Humphrey Bogart is the hero instead of the villain this time. Nothing special, but Bogie & Bacall elevate it a little. It's funny how the treatment of Indians in this movie is somewhat progressive, but it still comes off as mildly condescending, and they still haven't got past dialogue like "Him good friend".
Rated 07 Feb 2007
nobambanobamba
Rated 11 Apr 2020
70
76th
Solid gangster hostage film in which the gangsters themselves were held by the storm. A few of the characters get fleshed out very well. Great performances by Robinson, Bogart, Barrymore, and Claire Trevor as a sad has-been. Bogart wasn't really that morally ambiguous and I was watching the whole time to see when he would end up with Bacall. He wore that white shirt like a champ. The cops did well too. Fav scene: Trevor singing and reliving her glory days.
Rated 11 Apr 2020
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 30 Oct 2019
4
74th
A few reservations regarding its insensitive portrayal of Native Americans and some hammy waxing about war heroics, but in general this is a tightly wound and tastefully worked noir. Its venue concentrates the tension: locked up in an empty hotel, the literal and metaphorical atmospheric pressure threatening to burst at any moment. Huston's direction is pretty spectacular, and he gets rather naturalistic performances out of the cast, from which Claire Trevor truly stands tall.
Rated 30 Oct 2019
hadleyreisHadleyreis
Rated 20 Jul 2019
86
89th
Damn you, Johnny, you wiseguy!
Rated 20 Jul 2019
yiannosYiannos
Rated 26 Jun 2016
75
85th
Huston was a no nonsense director, and Key Largo is a taut, tense pressure cooker crime thriller that is stripped back and told with a minimum of fuss. It's a simplistic hostage film on the surface, but there are darker, deeper undercurrents informed by a post-war culture of apathy and moral malaise, best represented by the terse ambiguity of Bogart's character. Robinson plays a cartoon like villain that's somehow menacing, and his psychological battle of wits with Bogart is genuinely gripping.
Rated 26 Jun 2016
obdurateObdurate
Rated 24 May 2016
80
67th
It doesn't go down as an all-time great gangster flick by any means due to the fact that the execution of the plot is pretty forgettable and drags a bit, but it's still quite entertaining. Bacall and Bogart elevate it to an 80 for me because they both possess a natural charisma. A little more snappy dialogue to get engulfed by would have been nice.
Rated 24 May 2016
mandymandy
Rated 06 Aug 2014
7
73rd
An enjoyable classic.
Rated 06 Aug 2014
cowmanCowman
Rated 23 Feb 2014
70
56th
For a Bogart/Huston collaboration it's rather disappointing. The plot never really thrilled me and there was also a lack of snappy dialogue which is fundamental for a great noir movie. Still, it's worth a watch.
Rated 23 Feb 2014
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 26 May 2013
69
41st
I like the idea of this film more than I liked the actual execution. The ending is good and Robinson is ok, but nothing here stands out.
Rated 26 May 2013
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 01 Sep 2012
85
59th
I think I wanted to like it more than I actually liked it. Both Bogart and Bacall are uncharacteristically flat and there's none of the snappy banter between them that makes To Have and Have Not a classic. The best part is Edward G. Robinson and his terrifying presence on screen.
Rated 01 Sep 2012
caimancaiman
Rated 21 Apr 2011
79
59th
The themes of post-war guilt and cowardice were handled with care and subtlety. Edward G. Robinson was tremendous as always, adding some tension to scenes that might not otherwise have had it. What was lacking was a driven story. It seemed like once the characters were all gathered, nothing really seemed to happen. I also felt Bogey's character wasn't given enough to do. He mostly just stood around listening to everyone else. I loved his resolution though. But why was Becall even in this?
Rated 21 Apr 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Aug 2009
87
87th
The great execution and strong performances from Bogart and Robinson outweigh the slightly thin plot that holds this together.
Rated 12 Aug 2009
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 10 May 2009
74
48th
considering some of the other crime movies i've seen from the 40's actually i'm mainly thinking of the maltese falcon--though i've seen more, this one is much more interesting. it was a bit heavy on the dialog, but still had a decent plot, and a satisfying ending. also it's hard not to appreciate bogart when it's a crime movie.
Rated 10 May 2009
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 02 Mar 2007
65
73rd
Great classic.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
doyler29doyler29
Rated 12 Feb 2024
90
87th
It's not startlingly original material, but the superb cast are all in top form and John Huston wrangles them all admirably. Claire Trevor got herself a Supporting Actress Oscar and I think it's down to her really magnificent scene where Robinson forces her to sing a song for some booze.
Rated 12 Feb 2024
onyedionyedi
Rated 12 Dec 2022
64
39th
To be fair, I don't know how I liked this movie. The story is simple and predictable and all the characters are stereotypes. Bogart and Bacall are not up to their best because there is no opportunity to show their best. Their characters are too "calm". However, the theme is interesting. Pace is incredible for such an eventless movie. And of course, it's always satisfying to watch Bogart and Bacall in action.
Rated 12 Dec 2022
fuentissimoFuentissimo
Rated 03 Feb 2022
46
49th
Honestly found this film to be mostly uninteresting. Great actors saved this from being worse. Decent theme on courage.
Rated 03 Feb 2022
punqPUNQ
Rated 15 Sep 2021
90
99th
It's not just that it is Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall for the final time together, but it's a whole ensemble of greats in a claustrophobic thriller. Most notably Edward G. Robinson, Lionel Barrymore and the dame that won her only Oscar for her role this movie, Claire Trevor. I love this movie. Perfect example of why the greats were great during the classic era of Hollywood. Everything screams personality. John Huston was brilliant at shooting these kinds of gangster films.
Rated 15 Sep 2021
icarusIcarus
Rated 22 Aug 2021
60
26th
Love the storm setting and the atmosphere that Huston wrings out of this. Bogie's pretty good and Robinson is hamming it up, but Bacall is almost a waste here, despite the fact that Huston up a striking visual contrast between she and Claire Trevor in each of their first shots. I would have loved to see more of each of them, but alas, this is a man's world.
Rated 22 Aug 2021
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 01 Sep 2020
65
42nd
I can't bring myself to care about Bogie's moral crisis (and it doesn't help that the gangster is mostly correct here). There's also a really weird "subplot" where Indians keep getting dicked over in the background that sours everything else. Might have even been a more interesting movie had it focused on what they went through.
Rated 01 Sep 2020
napolenbradynapolenbrady
Rated 12 Mar 2019
88
58th
88.00
Rated 12 Mar 2019
bartbaardBartbaard
Rated 13 Jan 2019
33
13th
Boring and forgettable. Only Robinson is good here, because only his character is alive, shown as a man with both fears and joys. It's as though he was the main character with Bogart only there as an answer for a mandatory Hollywood happy ending. Needless to say, I didn't like the script.
Rated 13 Jan 2019
beardobaldobeardobaldo
Rated 01 Feb 2018
60
22nd
I expected more. It was great seeing Bogart and Robinson together, but the whole thing just felt a bit underwhelming.
Rated 01 Feb 2018
hulothulot
Rated 02 Apr 2017
60
54th
watched: 2017, 2023
Rated 02 Apr 2017
drrobertdr_Robert
Rated 26 Feb 2017
4
77th
Visst, det förekommer en del överspel av tidstypiskt slag och även en och annan 1940-talsmoralskopa är en smula onödig. Men på det hela taget är det en intressant film och en spännande historia. @BRYANT PARK, NYC
Rated 26 Feb 2017
monisitMonisit
Rated 04 Feb 2017
85
74th
mike365365mike365365
Rated 30 Aug 2016
85
96th
Lauren Bacall with her hair tied back. I now understand why she's considered beautiful.
Rated 30 Aug 2016
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 09 Apr 2016
90
89th
Really enjoyed this; it has a great sense of building tension and is paced really well, and Trevor and Robinson are awesome. Though Bacall's character becomes pretty pathetic after she seemed capable in the first act, and the ending is way too neat. But, still, I had a good time.
Rated 09 Apr 2016
callencallen
Rated 13 Mar 2016
85
46th
The Florida Keys setting is interesting, the characters are not
Rated 13 Mar 2016
francogonzoFrancoGonzo
Rated 25 Feb 2016
13
70th
Star Rating: ★★★1/2
Rated 25 Feb 2016
shalevshalev
Rated 24 Oct 2015
79
44th
Somewhat disappointing. I have to admit that one of my key reasons to watch this was the Bogart/Bacall duo, and her role was really quite dull and insignificant. Surprisingly who saves this film actually Robinson as the hardened heatless villain.
Rated 24 Oct 2015
chadisdangerchadisdanger
Rated 24 Sep 2014
78
53rd
Falls short of its potential, but a solid noir. Huston is very good at building an atmosphere; much of the film takes place inside a hotel while a storm rages outside, and the film is as claustrophobic and heated as you'd expect. Great performances for the most part, although I would have liked to see some more energy from Bogart and Bacall.
Rated 24 Sep 2014
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 17 Nov 2013
72
43rd
Full of cliches, but does a good job continually ratcheting up the tension.
Rated 17 Nov 2013
nbd_rabNBD Rab
Rated 23 Feb 2013
85
81st
Competent, but doesn't stand out among Bogart, Bacall, or Robinson's work.
Rated 23 Feb 2013
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 26 Aug 2012
70
70th
A very interesting film, lifted by the theatrical setting, the tight direction of John Huston and the classy duo of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. It does drag in points, as is almost inevitable with those 1940s crime dramas, and, in the end, doesn't manage to rise above the lot, but it's worth watching once anyway.
Rated 26 Aug 2012
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 11 Aug 2012
79
72nd
A little wrenching humanity and John Huston's love of flooding the frame with darkness (and his ability to do so in a coherent way) were part of what made the movie good. It's a Bogey-Bacall flick, but the real star was Edward G. Robinson, who looks like a Dick Tracy villain but is genuinely scary. Otherwise, it's a pretty standard hostage picture.
Rated 11 Aug 2012
just1nJust1n
Rated 25 May 2012
85
91st
Gripping noir. Fantastic acting from Bogart and Robinson. Directing is spot on and you just don't know what will happen next.
Rated 25 May 2012
sebbysebby
Rated 23 Feb 2012
75
84th
Bogart, Robinson and Huston all at the top of their games, yet the film is less than the sum of its impressive parts.
Rated 23 Feb 2012
wayofthegunwayofthegun
Rated 03 Feb 2012
75
54th
I found the story in Key Largo to be largely non-existent, but Edward G. Robinson turns in a powerful, commanding performance which upstages Bogey.
Rated 03 Feb 2012
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 16 Aug 2011
70
69th
Bogart's character is great, even if he doesn't do much for the majority of the film - the disillusioned war hero, despairing at a world where callous crooks like Johnny Rocco are still able to call the shots. Very angsty. I liked the fact that it was almost all in one location, too, and felt a lot like a stage-play. That and the hurricane gave it a very claustrophobic atmosphere. The finale was a little underwhelming, but overall it's worth a watch.
Rated 16 Aug 2011
manymoonsmanymoons
Rated 08 Aug 2011
55
17th
I liked the first 20 minutes, but it soon became very predictable and dull. A waste of Bogart and Bacall's time and talent.
Rated 08 Aug 2011
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 21 Apr 2011
5
44th
A decent film but never really packs an emotional punch or has really great scene that makes it something special. Bacall's character is pretty much useless and the interactions she has with the other characters are pretty crappy. Has a pretty satisfying ending but not really anything worth going out of your way to see.
Rated 21 Apr 2011
frederFreder
Rated 18 Jun 2010
85
78th
A claustrophobic thriller with lots of atmosphere and great performances from the whole cast. A top example of its genre.
Rated 18 Jun 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 01 Feb 2010
86
71st
A little tired, talky and earnest, but filled with great acting and finely directed moments.
Rated 01 Feb 2010
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 20 Jan 2010
90
92nd
I never get tired of Bogart/Bacall.
Rated 20 Jan 2010
johnnyzombieJohnnyZombie
Rated 08 Jan 2010
90
83rd
A great shootout ending. This drags a little bit, but overall is a tight thriller.
Rated 08 Jan 2010
countyhellcounty_hell
Rated 12 Sep 2009
70
59th
standard huston flick starring bogey. though in this film, it's not the interplay of bogey and bacall, but bogey and robinson that wins out. robinson, as the sociopathic gangster, johnny rocco, dominates.
Rated 12 Sep 2009
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 04 Feb 2009
67
31st
Solid character driven noir. Subtle power plays abound, and fine use of setting. Rocco is excellent.
Rated 04 Feb 2009
thesleepwalkthesleepwalk
Rated 29 Dec 2008
35
19th
M: 40/100 S: 30/100 Mike: Eh. Sophia: This mobster movie was ill-conceived for Bogie and Bacall.
Rated 29 Dec 2008
phantomzonePhantomZone
Rated 24 Dec 2008
80
55th
One of only four Bogart/Bacall films, which is a shame because they work so well together. This one is pretty standard, and the only time Bogart got the better of Edward G. Robinson.
Rated 24 Dec 2008
actionbergActionberg
Rated 30 Jul 2008
65
38th
Average save the indomitable presence of Edward G. Robinson.
Rated 30 Jul 2008
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 17 Jul 2008
70
67th
Solid end to the classic ganster film period, but doesn't rank with the greatest of the genre.
Rated 17 Jul 2008
wokelsteinwokelstein
Rated 28 Oct 2007
83
75th
I never understood why its reputation was less than prestine. I thought it was loads of fun.
Rated 28 Oct 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
90th
Score based on distant memory.
Rated 14 Aug 2007

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