Review of High Sierra (1941) by Aidan S — 13 Oct 2007
High Sierra is groundbreaking cinema for at least two reasons. First, it was Bogart's first chance to prove that he could carry an entire picture as a leading man (and boy did he!), and second because, unlike other crime pictures of the early 40's, it dared to portray criminal characters with some very decent human qualities. There is very little good & bad, black & white, right & wrong in this picture. Instead there are various shades of gray. Ida Lupino is wonderful (as always) but this would be the last time she ever got top billing over Bogart.
For me, this film is the perfect bridge between the crime dramas of the late 30's and the classic early film noir of the 1940's.
*NOTE: If you're a fan of Cornel Wilde you can catch him in a small but memorable character role.
This review of High Sierra (1941) was written by Aidan S on 13 Oct 2007.
High Sierra has generally received positive reviews.
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