What It Is: Much to my surprise, turns out Stanley Kubrik's first film was a noir crime drama. Who would have thought?Why I Watched It: Stanley Kubrik.
What I Thought: Often disappointed by the first films of other excellent directors, I honestly wasn't expecting much.
Kubrik didn't disappoint. Not only was The Killing a perfect example of film-noir, but this particular crime story still holds its own against modern greats like Reservoir Dogs and The Usual Suspects. The Killing even features a fractured timeline at the end to heighten suspense!
The movie revolves around criminal Johnny Clay (Sterling Hayden) and his plans to rob a horse racing track. We see him plotting the 'job', recruiting his help, and skillfully executing his plan. Until, of course, the job goes horribly wrong.
Highlights: Sterling Hayden's excellent criminal mastermind, the broken chronology at the film's end, and watching the plan unfold.
Who Should See It: Fans of Kubrik, classic Hollywood, crime movies, and film-noir.
How Soon: Next time you're in the mood for a good heist movie!
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