Review of Night and the City (1950) by Jay N — 20 Jan 2009
Although this is a thriller and there are parts in it that do thrill; some in the middle and especially towards the end. But some of the film is, particularly in the middle, a bit slow. But these parts do tie the story together and build the story up.
Richard Widmark plays Harry Fabian excellently especially when actually doing a con and also in the climatic scenes towards the end with both dialogue and actions.
Herbert Lom although in a bit of a minor role is also quite good as the emotionless east end gangster.
It's really good in some parts and just a bit slow in others but it's Richard Widmark and the thrilling scenes towards the end that make this film.
This review of Night and the City (1950) was written by Jay N on 20 Jan 2009.
Night and the City has generally received very positive reviews.
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