Chinatown is a classic film by Roman Polanski that sucks the audience into a twisted plot through the amazing performances of Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. The film is set in 1930 as private investigator J. J. Gittes (Nicholson) attempts to bust a case of adultery, but instead unravels a far more complex issue involving water control in L.A.
The spotlight is set on the greed of men in power and the corruption that tags along with the possition. Probably the best part of this film is Robert Towne's script. Towne molds the characters into place with his witty and ferocious script. Unlike a lot of films, Chinatown puts you into the characters minds. You get a feel for who they are and what they are going through. J.J. Gittes, for example, leads you to through his background as a former cop in chinatown and why he left the force.
The cinematography in Chinatown really puts you in the set. You get all angles of conversation which helps to reveal the thought process of Gittes. He masters problem solving in manipulating public situations.
The music placed in the film guides you on an emotional rollercoaster. It emphasizes suspense and thrill in the movie.
One recurring symbol you'll notice is the mention of Chinatown, the place you find yourself but never want to be in. This symbolizes a few things including Gittes' relationship with Evelyn (Dunaway) in how he really has no idea what hes into along with the whole plot in general. People in the movie constantly comming up to Gittes and telling him that he doesn't know what hes getting into. One last thing worth mentioning about Chinatown is the perfect use of set. All of the different sets guide you through the seens to where you end up in Chinatown.
Chinatown is a fantastic thriller that has stood the test of time. If you liked the Godfather then you should see this film
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