this may have start out a a light hearted take off on 40 film noir but end up be just as good if not well than any of those classic film . one of the great cast ever assemble for any movie . all but barabara bain be go now and we should mourn their passing . richard boone and michael dunn make such a pair i wish this have be pick up a series . i doubt they could have maintain such quality on a weekly basis . the background music and photography and writing and act be all excellent . the way they evoke the 1940 really put you in the mood . the story be a bit predictable and you will spot the bad guy at first glance but it all fun . great movie .