Review of In a Lonely Place (1950) by Timothy M — 01 Nov 2010
A film where the protagonist is called Dixon Steele - and yet it's not a porn film. This is somewhat disappointing. Nevertheless, a fine film, with whip-smart writing and terrific performances from Bogey and Gloria Grahame (the best of her roles that I've seen thus far).
There are some striking similarities to [i]Bigger Than Life[/i], notably the threatening deterioration of the protagonist, but it's a reveal here rather than a pro- or regression in the case of Mason's drugged-up school teacher.
I'm certainly enjoying my Nicholas Ray run thus far.
This review of In a Lonely Place (1950) was written by Timothy M on 01 Nov 2010.
In a Lonely Place has generally received very positive reviews.
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