I wasn't going to watch this film until encouraged by a previous reviewer, who said that this crime story was really all about religion. I am very glad I did, because it was a brilliant study of religious hypocrisy. It was also tense and exciting and unpredictable. I am new to American film noir as I usually watch British films of this era on a channel called 'Talking Pictures'. I recommend this channel particularly, as many of the films have subtitles, which is helpful for the hard of hearing. I watched this film on that channel, as they also show some US films of this era. So those of you who like old films, check out this British channel.
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Portrait of a Sinner
(1959)
Misogynistic
30 January 2022
When this film began, I thought it offered a less coy approach to sex than most 1950s film, but it turned out to be far more misogynistic. None of the women were favourably presented. It was redeemed, however, by Nadja Tiler's acting, which was quite extraordinary!
Interesting story
10 August 2021
Warning: Spoilers
An enjoyable crime drama, well paced and acted. I almost wanted Johnny and Terry to get away with it, but that would never have been allowed. Did they not have proper security guards to collect money from banks in 1962?
Murder on Monday
(1952)
Lacking suspense but interesting
20 May 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This film was more interesting to think about afterwards than to watch at the time, as it was overlong and lacked suspense. The turning point rests on 'a little lie', which may be a plot device, but which is meant to seem perfectly harmless and acceptable. But I do wonder, whether even in 1952, such a lie wouldn't be harmful to this devoted childless couple. But then the film is more about the effects of war on a man than a study of marriage. The user reviews have all been helpful when thinking about this film thank you.
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