Two top notch films round out the Classic Noir countdown, and of course both were on my ballot.
I have Sunset Boulevard at #15. I sort of scratch my head as to why I had it on the back half of my ballot, as I do adore the film, and at one point, was sort of binge watching it weekly. That was some time ago though, so I am guessing the fact that io hadn't revisited it in so long is the culprit here. Probably deserves to be higher.
![](https://bookandfilmglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/GAC_SunsetBoulevard4.jpg)
I love the fact that this guy pretty much becomes a prisoner, but not only are there no locks on the doors, there aren't even any latches or knobs. I also love the Betty character and Erich Von Stroheim as Max. A quirky, sort of bizarre film that is a ton of fun, but also ultimately sad.
Double Indemnity is a fine film to take the top slot. I have seen it several times, and it is always a pleasure to watch. That said, it is not a Top 5 favorite of mine, and I think its placement on my ballot still feels just right sitting at #8. It's Top 10 material, but just doesn't rank among my favorites of the style. Great stuff, though!
![](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2019/07/30/gettyimages-1065246004_wide-db14613126abfe5ba6d08af6ff286a087a92e33f-s1100-c50.jpg)
I have Sunset Boulevard at #15. I sort of scratch my head as to why I had it on the back half of my ballot, as I do adore the film, and at one point, was sort of binge watching it weekly. That was some time ago though, so I am guessing the fact that io hadn't revisited it in so long is the culprit here. Probably deserves to be higher.
![](https://bookandfilmglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/GAC_SunsetBoulevard4.jpg)
I love the fact that this guy pretty much becomes a prisoner, but not only are there no locks on the doors, there aren't even any latches or knobs. I also love the Betty character and Erich Von Stroheim as Max. A quirky, sort of bizarre film that is a ton of fun, but also ultimately sad.
Double Indemnity is a fine film to take the top slot. I have seen it several times, and it is always a pleasure to watch. That said, it is not a Top 5 favorite of mine, and I think its placement on my ballot still feels just right sitting at #8. It's Top 10 material, but just doesn't rank among my favorites of the style. Great stuff, though!
![](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2019/07/30/gettyimages-1065246004_wide-db14613126abfe5ba6d08af6ff286a087a92e33f-s1100-c50.jpg)
![](https://filmschoolrejects.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Barbara-Stanwyck-in-Double-Indemnity.jpg)
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