Across The Pacific

Being a fan of The Maltese Falcon, Casablanca, Key Largo and To Have and Have Not, I decided it was time to see Across The Pacific. Bogart, Mary Astor and Sydney Greenstreet, and director John Huston all embarked on this picture following the famed Falcon movie. This is right up there with those other gems. Bogart is as crafty, sly and good natured as always and Mary Astor is a treat flirting with Bogie. Sydney, as always, is fun to watch and the story is an excellent one. Absolute 5 stars. No wonder Woody has this poster taking up all of his bedroom wall in Play It Again, Sam.                         2/1/08