The Thin Man Review

Review of The Thin Man (1934) by screenqueeen: 👍 4/5

I don't know what has kept me from the THIN MAN movies but it's such a great ride. Nick and Nora bicker with each other in such a delightful way that seems to negate (or strategically ignore) the usual husband & wife "boomer schtick" (I'm being liberal with the term boomer here but who cares) that celebrates a jocular attitude upholding misogynistic views and whatnot. It's nice to see people writing characters that genuinely enjoy each other's company and trust one another with their expertise, especially for the time.

Interestingly enough this came out in the same year that the Hayes code was enforced, and some jokes approach the boundaries that were deemed big no-no's because of family values and wholesomeness I guess. It does however boast the best investigative husband/wife/dog team on celluloid, at least for my money.