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www.epinions.com - : ''Sweet Smell of Success'' was a commercial and critical failure when first released. It wasn't nominated for any Academy Awards. It nearly ruined the career of director Alexander MacKendrick. But over time, the film has acquired a reputation. more...
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60/1
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www.filmcritic.com - : Astonishingly good look at a thinly-veiled Walter Winchell, the New York gossip columnist who reigned with terror as one of the most influential writers of his time.Cruel and unflinching, this movie is partially responsible for bringing Winchell's career down. Excellent cinematography, acting, dialogue, and scoring -- a must see. more...
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4/5
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www.bbc.co.uk - : Mackendrick's deliciously dark take on the malicious underbelly of Broadway PR, and the grubby columns which fuel the human need for gossip, remains one of the sharpest and corrosively perceptive films to emerge from Hollywood. more...
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5/5
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