Review of In a Lonely Place (1950) by Anne F — 06 Oct 2011
Remarkable noir variant thatâ(TM)s less interested in the more traditional crime plot, than in a creating a dark, yet realistic psychological portrait, that exposes the pathology that always lurked beneath Bogartâ(TM)s screen persona (previously seen in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and again later in The Caine Mutiny).
Itâ(TM)s a fearless and committed performance (letâ(TM)s not forget, the film was made by Bogartâ(TM)s own production company) perfectly matched by Gloria Graham in what is probably her career best, and the pair create a believable, and at times terrifying picture of an abusive and suffocating relationship.
Almost by the by, the movie also completely captures the bitter self-loathing of the screenwriter for hire (no, Iâ(TM)m not projecting â" why dâ(TM)you ask?) and all in all, this is a low-key must-see masterpiece.
This review of In a Lonely Place (1950) was written by Anne F on 06 Oct 2011.
In a Lonely Place has generally received very positive reviews.
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