Originating in the 1940s, classic Noir featured cynical detectives, femme fatales, and rain-slicked streets. Modern "Neo-Noir" films like Se7en or Chinatown maintain that pessimistic worldview but add contemporary violence and complex psychological depth. The Heist Movie
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