Review of Tension (1949) by Andrejs P — 17 Aug 2011
"Tension" (1949): The wicked Audrey Totter is married to nerdy storeowner Richard Basehart. Since she happens to be one of the biggest tramps of film noir, she of course, cheats. Rich isn't too happy about this, and creates a new alias so he can kill the lover without getting caught.
But of course, a big plot jerk comes ... "Tension" is now one of my favorite film noirs. Nothing can compare to Audrey Totter, who gives probably my favorite femme fatale performance of all time.
She says her lines with such snap, crackle, and pop that she makes it a role that only she can play to perfection. The director named this movie "Tension" for one reason is particular-- this is a heck of a suspenseful film! There's so many plot twists in store, and with that unpredictability, THAT'S what makes this film.
5 + Stars, and I mean that.
This review of Tension (1949) was written by Andrejs P on 17 Aug 2011.
Tension has generally received positive reviews.
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