Bitter, cynical and bleak, 'Sweet Smell of Success' is a fascinating examination of the megalomania of gossip columnists and the sycophantic press secretaries who do their dirty work. Humanity is relegated to the fringes of this sordid tale where ambition, greed and the lust for power take precedence. Everything works to perfection in this classic film. Ernest Lehman's script crackles with snide comments and sarcastic monologues, and everything is photographed in chilling shades of grey. The characters in this film may have few redeeming features, but Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis rarely turned in better performances.
Review of Sweet Smell of Success
