Crime Films

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of it. The film
genre follows a set of abstract rules that allows the public to informally
categorize films. These rules must be viewed from an flexible point of view in
order to legitimize their future existence. By using this method of
categorizing films the public is able to decide which films they wish to see and
those they do not. Some people love musicals and if they were to go to one and
find there was no music or dance they might not be too pleased. The concept of
genre is one that may provide benefit to the viewers but at the same time may
also present problems for the directors who must compromise their artistic
aspirations. Examples of this can be seen in the production of sequels, and
the use of repetitive set qualities. These may include the mise en scene of the
picture or the inclusion of similar sound. Because of these unwritten rules the
directors must include some of the familiar aspects of the genre. The greatest
problem may be that the film must ...

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the actions of the condemned.

The audience is lead into the hands of Tony and the sympathy lies with his
expression of emotion. A man whose ruthless desire to be on top enabled him to
kill one of his better friends and sisters lover remains capable of showing
remorse or fear of being alone. This is how we are able to suddenly feel for
him. He's tough: a mans man. You have to like him. The character of Tony
Camonte might be that of a mean and ruthless killer but at least he's a
capitalist, an important quality at the time. Tony throws money around, gets
the girl and a whole lot of respect. These are the opportunities that many men
would love to have.

Down to the wire we ...

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