THE KILLING (1956) - Dec. 9, 2006
Though not quite as excellent as some of his later masterpieces, this was still an exceptionally good film by Stanley Kubrick. About the planning and execution of a robbery at a race track, this was a really well made and entertaining film. Kubrick's direction was, of course, top notch, and the film featured some really striking high-contrast black and white cinematography. The non-linear narrative worked quite well, and is especially impressive considering when it was made. The performances were also really good; there are few people who can play tough guys as well as Sterling Hayden. ***1/2
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