This remake didn't win me over or convince me. When I first watched the 1946 film starring Bogart and Bacall, I appreciated its technical and artistic merits, along with the excellent performances from a strong cast. However, I was disappointed by the script; I found the story convoluted and hard to understand, and it would have been more enjoyable if it had been simpler, clearer, and easier to follow while still …

I’ve had the opportunity to dine at Michael Winner's house in Holland Park three times, and I regretfully can’t recall much about those occasions—it seemed his hosting style was intentionally designed that way! He was a delightful conversationalist, always ready with an amusing story for any situation. For this reimagining of the 1946 film, he has gathered together a talented group of performers. Robert Mitchum portr…