Film noir gives many of us more pleasure than any other motion picture genre, even though we may not know why.
The visual image in this kind of movie, especially one made in black and white, attracts the viewer with its sharp contrast between light and shadow. The lighting of the set is more important than in any other type of film. The street lights are brighter and the shadows in the alley are darker than those you'll see in other movies.
If the film combines this lighting with an excellent script and good camera work, the movie will succeed. As always, the acting is the least important factor in the picture, although if you have a Bogart hanging around, he won't do any harm.
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