every decade have a style . the 1940 after the war have a very slick style . this movie have plenty of this slick style . the music be some of the best swing and the camera work and some of the way shot be frame be excellent . you can not look past the acting either . everybody play their part to the full and there be a wonderful cameo by the late lloyd bridge a a dirty politician . if you like car and rent this movie . if you like the 40 and rent this movie . if you like good movie and rent this movie . this be one of the most underrated movie in the last 15 year .