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The Long Goodbye is a hidden gem in Robert Altman’s filmography, building a tension-filled atmosphere with a surprisingly relaxed approach.
The Long Goodbye brings one of the most iconic private detectives of literature to life in what might be the calmest thriller ever made. The film is directed by Robert Altman, one of the leading figures in the film industry back in the ’70s, earning five Oscar nominations for Best Director for timeless classics such as M*A*S*H and Nashville.
In The Long Goodbye, private detective Philip Marlowe finds himself implicated in the murder of his best friend’s wife, running against time to find out what really happened. The movie is a great thriller that deserved a sequel, especially because of Elliott Gould’s unique portrayal of Marlowe, created by Raymond Chandler, one of the masters of crime fiction. Most notoriously, The Long Goodbye offers a unique approach to an otherwise anxiety-inducing genre.
The Long Goodbye Builds Tension in the Calmest Fashion
The Long Goodbye carries an ironic yet evident undertone of violence and suspicion from the very first scene. In the dead of night, Philip Marlowe reluctantly leaves his house to buy his cat his favorite food. Such an innocent nocturnal task is interposed between scenes of a man on the run: Terry Lennox, Marlowe’s best friend, who may or may not have just killed his wife. This scene alone not only tells the audience everything they need to know about Marlowe but also sets the mood of the whole film; a patient journey into the worst of humanity, initiated with the best of intentions.
After all, Marlowe is a weird detective and all he intends to do from the very beginning is to help out a friend, even when things start to look dangerous for himself. The detective quickly gets tangled up in a web of betrayal and lies. A group of gangsters is on Marlowe’s heels and wants money returned that Lennox was supposed to deliver. A new case hints at connections between the murder of Lennox’s wife and a famous writer that struggles with alcoholism, and Marlowe begins to suspect his employer, a lonely wife, harbors terrifying secrets.
The amount of subplots intertwining is perfect to set up a tension-filled thriller, yet Altman patiently crafts the tragedy that is about to come in a relaxed, even comical fashion. Marlowe wanders about aimlessly, characters come and go with no clear purpose, and Lennox gradually fades away from an investigation that revolves entirely around him. Altman’s meandering effectively builds up Marlowe’s methodical approach, casually getting involved in the turbulent lives of his suspects at a slow and lonely pace, each crumb leading to a distressing truth.
Such a nonchalant narrative, in contrast with the disturbing events that lie underneath the mask of these characters, is meticulously conducted in a way that moments of action hit as if lightning struck. Marlowe’s apparent indifference toward the menacing enemies that surround him on all sides is both a gift and a curse, and when The Long Goodbye finally reaches its shocking conclusion, the loud bang of a gun hits like a jumpscare.
How Robert Altman Deconstructs Typical Detective Stereotypes
Philip Marlowe isn’t a typical detective, and his unpredictable personality leads to some of The Long Goodbye‘s most surprising moments. As frivolous as his witty remarks might seem on the surface, Marlowe is constantly using his acid sense of humor to gain more time when things seem to be getting out of hand. Additionally, he’s not interested in hiding in the bushes or waiting for the right moment to strike — more than once in the movie, he simply walks in unannounced to make sure his targets have no time to prepare.
What seems imprudent at first actually conveys confidence to his suspects, which in turn makes it easy for Marlowe to win their trust and get valuable information. One of the best examples of his unconventional attitude is how he lets himself be followed; in fact, he tells his spy precisely where he’s going beforehand. Appearing harmless is another of Marlowe’s most efficient weapons. He might seem too lazy to avoid a chase or too good of a guy to pull the trigger, but he’s always one step ahead of his foes.