Review of In a Lonely Place (1950) by Martin T — 21 Sep 2009
"In a Lonely Place" is a dark melodrama with a slight murder-mystery edge. The mystery is actually about Humphrey Bogart's character; a sharp screenwriter behind whose charm lies a violent mean streak.
It is Bogart's complex career-best performance that marks this film as a classic, revealing to us the details of his character in just the right proportion and timing. His leading lady Gloria Grahame acts as a surrogate for the audience, as we empathize with her increasing suspicions of Bogart's concealed nastiness.
This review of In a Lonely Place (1950) was written by Martin T on 21 Sep 2009.
In a Lonely Place has generally received very positive reviews.
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