elvircorhodzic How to take advantage of Bogart's popularity and acting potential? I think that this, after Casablanca, was the real question. Simply create a similar atmosphere, ambiance, scenery and themes, and finally let Bogart to finish the job. Despite Have and Have Not is a very good movie. Play with writers on the script is certainly an interesting background. Despite that TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT is a very good movie. Play with writers on the script is certainly an interesting background.In an adventurous world intriguing story to enter the fate of small but important people. Sports fisherman, ordinary pockets and old drunkard fit that description. The thesis according to which the battle or revolution express little people in this case is true.Humphrey Bogart as Harry "Steve" Morgan He again works the sidelines. Skipper who minds his own business. All approach with a mocking cynicism. Of course, at any given moment things happen that his views absolutely disrupted. The young woman and the resistance movement. Character too similar to Mr. Blaine from Casablanka with the important fact that the "younger character" from the very beginning of the story is very important. Lauren Bacall as Marie "Slim" Browning is a migratory bird that finally landed in the arms of Bogart. Chemistry is so obvious that it is superfluous to say anything. "THE LOOK" is spontaneous and excellent. Walter Brennan as Eddie is absolutely at the height of the task. Very good complements Bogart's character. Description of the failed old sailors and drunk were irreconcilable.

roddekker Having never seen this particular vintage picture (from 1945) before today, I had certainly heard plenty about it from those who hold it up highly in a special, nostalgic fondness that they have for films which come from this so-called "Golden Era" in Hollywood movie-making history.Since this picture is now 70+ years old, I am really trying to be as fair as I can be with my rating and comments of it. But, the honest truth is, To Have And To Have Not was barely passable entertainment regardless of it starring Humphrey Bogart and its strategic position in film-making history.What also seriously influenced my lower score of this certain film was the glorification of the "Eddie" character who nothing but a useless, bungling drunk. I know that Eddie was being presented in the story as comic relief, but, from a modern perspective on the ways of a chronic alcoholic, I found Eddie's clueless, drunken shtick to be utterly repulsive in the worst possible way.All-in-all- This film did not come anywhere near to living up to the lofty position that it holds for itself in the realm of classic, Hollywood movie-making.

Dalbert Pringle You know, it sure seemed to me that with every woman Bogart's character encountered in this film, he snidely reduced them all to being (and I quote) "just another screwy dame".Not only that - But, I'd also say this film banked way-way too heavily on the wisecracking, sexual chemistry that was supposed to transpire between the likes of Bogart's and Bacall's characters. Yet, I found, time and again, that their contrived meetings and demented dialogue ("You know how to whistle, don't you?") fizzled out into total absurdity about 90% of the time.Clearly a product of its time (1945) - This decidedly flimsy-scripted picture may have delighted movie-goers of yesteryear to pieces - But, now, 60 years later, it repeatedly fell short of its apparent potential.And, speaking about actress, Lauren Bacall - Not only was she completely unconvincing in her part (just wait till you catch the scene where her character breaks out into tears) - But her repeated use of a sly smirk got real tiresome, real fast. (Hey! I won't even get into the ridiculously over-sized shoulder pads on her outfits which put those of a pro-football player's to shame)

jeffhaller125 This might be the sexiest Hollywood movie, ever! It is fun, and there really are no noble characters in it unlike in the sanctimonious "Casablanca." It is easy now to talk about the chemistry of the stars, but if you can't see, smell and taste it, then you have to be a lousy lover. The plot is believable and never has moments where we would say "Oh, that could never happen." The lack of stars outside of the leads makes the film all the richer so that you don't stop and say, "Oh, Look! There's ..." It is all ambiance that matters. It can appear that the scenes go on too long but they feel so real, so natural that you gotta just enjoy the flavors. Everything to say about Mr. and Mrs. Bogart has been said and none of their films prove it like this one. A neglected performance is Walter Brennan's. He always had the chance to go over the top and when he did, it was great, but here he just plays a lovable guy and gives so much of the humor. The scene where he finds out why Bogart slapped him is remarkably moving. This is not a movie for everyone, but with the great songs it is almost like a musical. And how can you not feel such great appreciation to Howard Hawks for treating us like adults.