to some it may be a close call to make but i be certain that this be still the best hollywood on hollywood film of all time . i be sure many will disagree but i believe this be a much underrated and under appreciate and less know film than the more famous billy wilder directed 1950 classic . i like the way this film merely touch upon character in hollywood at the time instead of point them out so blatantly and give them cameo appearance a sunset blvd do . overall and the bad and the beautiful be a far more subtle film . i be sure those few others who have see it will agree that it be quintessential kirk douglas and a brilliant film in it own right without be compare to death . but for those out there who find compare utterly irresistible i would say that beautiful have good act and a good script while boulevard have superior direction and more entertainment value . and do not just dismiss me before you have actually see the two .