The only thing wrong with this 'noir' is that it isn't a film noir at all. Still, it has Robert Mitchum, excellent as ever, paired as in 'Out of the Past' with, Jane Greer. Mitchum flirts and wisecracks throughout and it is just unfortunate as far as I am concerned that Greer is, for the most part, made to look so dowdy. Lots of chasing about the Mexican towns and villages and a particularly effective multiple car chase that takes up a good part of the film's running time. The support cast are also good and for once the Mexicans are not made to look stupid. Amusing and thrilling but without a femme fatale and those dark shadows and a real sense of menace perhaps not a film noir as such.
Review of The Big Steal
