I must admit, this 1946 film noir has twists in it that I didn't see coming. I was even confused at times ... but all was made clear in the end. Beautiful atmospheric b & w photography and fine performances, plus a story with genuine surprises more than offset the somewhat leisurely pace of the film.
The only real problem with the DVD is the soundtrack, which is marred by significant noise in places. There is a disclaimer at the beginning explaining that the film elements were in very poor condition and describing the painstaking work that went into restoring the film. The audio quality can be a little distracting.
This is a fine film noir; the less you know about the plot, the better. If you pick up the DVD, I'd recommend popping the disc into your player without reading the back cover.
The only real problem with the DVD is the soundtrack, which is marred by significant noise in places. There is a disclaimer at the beginning explaining that the film elements were in very poor condition and describing the painstaking work that went into restoring the film. The audio quality can be a little distracting.
This is a fine film noir; the less you know about the plot, the better. If you pick up the DVD, I'd recommend popping the disc into your player without reading the back cover.