Review of Killer's Kiss (1955) by Mark S — 25 Jan 2009

This film, one of Kubrick's earliest, is a rather interesting take on 1950s film noir. The cinematography, as you might expect from anything Kubrick has done, is likely the film's greatest feature, particularly in the climactic fight scene, which takes place in a mannequin warehouse.

Many things here foreshadow the director's future style and his common themes, making this a must-see for Kubrick fans, but apart from this, there is not a lot in this movie to recommend to the general public.

The film is good, but not great.