Review of Middle of the Night (1959) by Domenico L — 12 May 2009

Older man/younger woman relationship drama benefits from low key treatment, with Fredric March and Kim Novak doing a fine job communicating the awkwardness and uncertainty of their pairing.

Straight forward and well acted, though Novak's performance is, at times, too busy and unconvincing. What really impresses is the convincing sense of time and place and the strong supporting performances.

This is a Paddy Chayefsky play, that he himself adapted for the screen, and his typical attention to detail, and turning over every intellectual and emotional rock, makes this a full meal instead of just a empty snack.