Fred Dobbs and Bob Curtin, two Americans searching for work in Mexico, convince an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains. (IMDb)
Flawless turns and a snappy script bring forth a captivating character dynamic: Three men down on their luck, brought into tenuous partnership by their common pursuit of gold. Howard foretells the greed and paranoia early on, and the plot doesn’t disappoint as it expertly builds the tension with calculated conversations (see the debate about dividing the wealth), heated stand-offs, and a suspicious 4th party. The bandit action interrupts the flow a bit, but it adds another element of excitement.
7.5/10Â (Really Good)
joel watches movies 
You can’t go wrong with Bogart, can you?
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… I could pretend that I’ve seen him in other movies and say “TOTALLY…” buuuut honesty’s probably the best policy haha. I really liked him here though; any other Bogart films I should keep a special eye out for?
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My favorite Bogie movie. Great Walter Houston as well!
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Loved the acting in this one! I’m going to have to keep an eye out for other films of theirs- this was my first. Thanks for the comment!
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I recommend The Caine Mutiny, The African Queen, & The Maltese Falcon. Casablanca goes without saying 🙂
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awesome, thanks so much for the recommendations!
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I agree: There is definitely a “captivating character dynamic” between the three men who form a business partnership. Trust is put to the test whenever money is involved.
I wrote a short essay on the Treasure of the Sierra Madre called “Four Factors in Paranoia.” If you would like to read it, I am open to any feedback: https://christopherjohnlindsay.wordpress.com/2014/02/27/the-treasure-of-the-sierra-madre/
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Hey Chris, thanks for the comment! I enjoyed the essay-an interesting and appropriate psychological examination of Hobbs’ descent into paranoia.
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