Jack Nicholson is unforgettable as private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sun-baked, pre-war Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite (Faye Dunaway) to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair, Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together for one, unforgettable night. Directed by Roman Polanski, co-starring film legend John Huston, and featuring Jerry Goldsmith’s iconic score and an Academy Award®-winning script by Robert Towne, CHINATOWN captures a lost era in a masterfully woven movie that remains a timeless gem,
S**D
Chinatown is a great film, and in 4K very nice....
First copy had to go back as it had digital glitches galore, but vendor replaced quickly. First time seeing Chinatown and thought it was very good, and Jack N was GREAT. PQ and soundtrack were fantastic. Will watch again soon.
H**1
Forget it, Jake, it's Chinatown.
I remember seeing this for the first time a few years back, I didn't think that much about this movie. I thought it was good, but probably nothing to write about. But after a few years, I decided to watch it again and I found more details about it that I didn't pick up the first time. The writing, especially, is the best thing that I love about it and the twists and turns that the narrative takes you on.I think this may be my favorite Jack Nicholson film, next to The Shining. I love his character, his style, his resourcefulness, and his slickness in his dialogue. It's the typical noir archetype that I enjoy watching. Polanski does a good job on recapturing that '40s noir. Just by the way it's shot, it will have those nice visually dark scenes. Not too many people talk about him know, but I was also happy to see John Huston, a noir veteran to return to play a character in this movie.The music is by Jerry Goldsmith... I mean, come on, must I say more? It's and just excellent. I cant listen to it while I drive home from work at night and feel like I'm driving through downtown LA in the '40s.Chinatown does a great job in entertaining the audience, but at times it has those dark and disturbing moments that end up being very memorable and acts as a testament for great scriptwriting. There memorable moments, memorable lines, and memorable characters that stand the test of time. This film, like so many great ones, is not old... it's classic. A movie that stands the test of time. And I highly recommend this movie. It's one of the movies that you MUST watch before you die.
L**Y
An Excellent & Profoundly Sad Movie!
Jack is fantastic. I just wish they had tossed in The Two Jakes as an extra.
A**R
Forget it, Jake! Its Chinatown in 4K!
Such a beautiful film. One of the finest neo-noirs ever made. I like to pretend this is the spiritual cousin, prequel to LA CONFIDENTIAL. Terrific and smooth as the other side of the pillow. Streaming continues to suck it
C**.
Great old movie to add to your collection. Detective classic!
Great old movie to add to your collection.
M**N
Excellent movie
Saving this for later next week after my cinema refurb is complete great movie but disappointed at what is supposed to be a limited edition.
Y**E
Two great films in one package
Seeing Chinatown in 4K is like watching this film noir classic for the first time! The story truly comes to life, drawing you into this complex story like never before! This Oscar-winning film features one outstanding performance after another from a cast of Hollywood legends.And if that wasn't enough, this Limited Edition comes with a Blu-Ray copy of The Two Jakes, which makes this set an even better value!
M**1
Great
Great movie
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