Review of I Wake Up Screaming (1941) by Sam B — 03 Dec 2011
âI Wake Up Screamingâ? is simply amazing. This is definitely in my Top 5 for Film Noir both for its unpredictable story and breathtaking acting. I am dumbfounded by this filmâ(TM)s failure at the box-office.
It is perfectly cast as the trio of leads offer wonderful chemistry. I think that I may have fallen in love with Betty Grable a bit while watching this film. Her spunky attitude and big eyes will capture your heart and have you in a trance from start to finish.
She is paired with Victor Mature (who has a perfect face for film noir) and Carole Landis (whose performance convinces me that her suicide was a tragic loss to the acting community). The story is enchanting as the guilt shifts from person to person, until the least-expecting ending comes to light.
The film uses expert cinematography, particularly with the use of shadows throughout the film. I donâ(TM)t care that the critics did not care for this film - it is one of the best of itâ(TM)s genre and should not be overlooked.
This review of I Wake Up Screaming (1941) was written by Sam B on 03 Dec 2011.
I Wake Up Screaming has generally received positive reviews.
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