Review of "Double Indemnity"

Double Indemnity Billy Wilder's 1944 film noir classic, "Double Indemnity", is a tale of lust, deceit, greed and murder. Its shadowy and dodgy scenes help to show the dark side of the characters involved in the plot. Somewhat customary to the film noir genre is the presence of the femme fatale, who by nature is out to exploit anyone in her way to accomplish her objective. "Double Indemnity" is no exception. It's the story of a …

…each other" until death do them part. "Double Indemnity" is a twisted tale of Amour Fou or "mad love", where lust, love, weakness and deceit lead to murder. The use of Venetian blinds plays a major function in setting the mood and representing the moral uncertainty of the main characters. Wilder's use of high contrast lighting and photography set the tone and presents a menacing environment in which the characters treacherous personalities fit right in.