Review of Brighton Rock (1948) by Caroline R — 10 Mar 2011

Solid enough, Entertaining enough, but felt the film played very much like a book (& I know it is a book). The Characters althrough strong seem tied to there constraints, unable to react to normal reactions and behaviours.

Fred when he's on the run, does nothing to change his appearance, keeping his hat on throughout. The Medium becoming more obsessed and involved than "Jessica Fletcher"; in fact it felt like a very British "Murder She Wrote".

The Tension, and build up very good, the Ghost Train reminded me of "Strangers on the Train" Tunnel of Love, likewise very good. Richard Attenbrough's "Pinky" pure evil which made it difficult to accept him; and unsypathetic towards his 24hr bride (is this really how things worked in the old days ???).

Thought the ending was smart and a nice touch; but overall just a solid yet unspectacular movie.