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Double Indemnity or The Maltese Falcon?


I've never seen this, but I've seen Double Indemnity countless times with my grandpa so curious: which do you like more/why?

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I'm going with Double Indemnity, The Maltese Falcon was enjoyable but nowhere close. I'm watching The Big Sleep right now and I think I'll also like it better than The Maltese Falcon.


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Oh that's a tough one! I like The Maltese Falcon better though because the casting is just perfect and it's more mysterious. Plus I just love Bogart.

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I'd go with Double Indemnity. More complex characters, sharp dialogue, and a plot that isn't so convoluted and weighed down with exposition. Maltese Falcon has less depth, IMO.

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Oh! That's a tough one.

I can't decide. They're both so damn good!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym2xF6Wv-5E

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I much prefer Double Indemnity.

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Double Indemnity!

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Double Indemnity. Hands down.

He said it's all in your head, and I said, so's everything--
But he didnt get it.

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Double Indemnity for me as well....

"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five."

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