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Empire Online gives it 5 out of 5 stars and concludes, "Magnificent examination of the criminal mind and Cagney's finest moment." Slant Magazine discusses the psychological aspects.
Deep Focus Reviews says,
Cody’s awareness of his own psychological volatility transforms the character from an unsympathetic criminal into a tragic figure, more so because the burden paints him as a boy incapable of letting go of his attachment to his mother. White Heat so effectively bonds us to Cody’s emotional makeup—and yet, amazingly, does this without romanticizing his criminality—that the audience feels a sense of antagonism about Fallon and a strange sympathy toward Cody
Rotten Tomatoes has a positive critics consensus of 100%.
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...we could use some heat right about now, but perhaps not white heat.
ReplyDeleteWe're expecting a high here of 70 today. Not what you'd call "heat" but I'll take it :)
DeleteTop o' the world, Ma!
ReplyDeleteA tragic figure :(
DeleteAdd another one to the should watch list! Happy FRiday. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteIt's a good one :)
DeleteI think I have seen this film in the distant past. Have a great day, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI think it used to be shown on TV back when there were old movies on late at night.
DeleteI've seen it several times,awesome movie.
ReplyDeleteYes, this one is well worth re-watching.
DeleteWho doesn't love James Cagney - "you dirty rat" ...lol π. He never actually said this line (I seem to remember it being "you yellow bellied rat" or something like that) but it was a catch phrase that sticked π. Wishing you a happy weekend and keep well! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteYes, like you say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0MkIPGKdAk He did capture the public imagination :)
DeleteI might just watch this one. Maybe there's a bit of distraction from my current lack of motivation.
ReplyDeleteIt's a classic :) I've lost motivation, too. Except for the patio, and a friend dropped off lantana and pentas for me. Sweet!
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