Review of They Live by Night

Apparently, this is considered by many to be a Nicholas Ray classic, but quite frankly, after watching it twice (the 2nd time just to make sure I hadn't missed something the first time) I don't know why. It starts off promising enough, but from around the point where Bowie the young theif, gives Keechie a watch, the movie begins to descend into a dull and drawn out affair, made worst by its predictability. The main point of the films second half is that the young couples love for each other is doomed, but its doom didn't come quick enough for me. Thats how tedious it becomes.