Review of Elevator to the Gallows (1958) by Danny D — 31 Jan 2010
A hitchcockian thriller that was not only malle's first film but an anomaly in that he never touched the genre again. what he accomplished with this film at 24 years old is remarkable in that so few other crime stories have ever touched the flawless execution and tension building that we find in this film.
the miles davis score is perfect as a tone setter considering he recorded the entire thing in one day. the way the film was shot, the intricacies of the plot, and the excellent acting all come together to form a perfect movie.
usually in noir style films the detective character is an emphasis, but the great lino ventura blends into this highly detailed story in an appropriately subtle way. a masterpiece of film making.
This review of Elevator to the Gallows (1958) was written by Danny D on 31 Jan 2010.
Elevator to the Gallows has generally received very positive reviews.
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