Review of In a Lonely Place (1950) by Momin K — 10 Jul 2010
In A Lonely Place is a great classic film, directed by the equally great director Nicholas Ray, about a Hollywood screenwriter (the always fantastic Humphrey Bogart) who gets mixed up in a murder just when he begins a heated romance with his neighbor (the beautiful Gloria Grahame).
The drama that ensues forces the romance to crumble as his gorgeous neighbor progressively distrusts the screenwriter as he slowly shows his violent side due to the pressure of not only being accused of a murder he assures he didn't have any part of, but also attempting to create his first masterwork screenplay.
What really makes this film great is the chemistry of Bogart and Grahame, who bring the relationship down in flames in equally passionate and convincing fashion. The director and dialogue are both particularly well-done as well.
It's a gripping and entertaining film not to be missed.
This review of In a Lonely Place (1950) was written by Momin K on 10 Jul 2010.
In a Lonely Place has generally received very positive reviews.
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