Chinatown

I saw Chinatown for the first time yesterday and it was everything you  said it would be; simply a movie masterpiece.  Although I disagree with Mr. Polanski's extra curricular activities his directing abilities are undeniable.  Not to mention, Jack Nicholson's portrayal of good-natured, but strong willed private detective Jake Gittes is a prime example of his genius on the silver screen; you want to root for him.  For me though, Chinatown's story development is what makes it so enjoyable it feels as if right alongside Jake Gittes as he navigates through a world of crooks.  Plus, the plot keeps you guessing all the way up to the very end.  After seeing one of Mr. Polanski's earlier works I am eager to compare it to one of his more contemporary pieces!