Review of Lady in the Lake (1946) by Steven M — 19 Jan 2010

This is my first Chandler adaptation. The plot is complex and confusing and this isn't helped by the fact that we rarely see the protagonist interact with the shady characters because this is filmed mostly from Marlowe's point of view. I didn't find this annoying, but rather interesting. Why did Montgomery choose to do this? He was the lead so it was quite an undertaking. There are a few drawbacks - I most noticed the slowness of his movement dictated by the hefty cameras - but overall I wouldn't call the choice of style a failure.

I enjoyed the sharp dialogue and look forward to more Chandler adaptations in the future.