Review of Crime in the Streets (1956) by Michael G — 16 Jun 2011
Despite Don Siegel's solid direction, the moody black and white cinematography, and an intense early performance by John Cassavetes, it all adds up to a rather shrill juvenile delinquent melodrama due to a script full of ham-fisted messages and characters that are thin caricatures.
Even Franz Waxman's boisterous jazz score is overbearing. A surprisingly annoying disappointment.
This review of Crime in the Streets (1956) was written by Michael G on 16 Jun 2011.
Crime in the Streets has generally received mixed reviews.
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