Review of Night Train to Munich (1940) by Kevin N — 22 Jun 2011
This was a deliberate follow-up vehicle to Hitchcock's successful 'The Lady Vanishes', and while it may not have quite the technical brilliance of that film it is every bit as entertaining- if not more so.
It utilizes some of the same actors- the beautiful Margaret Lockwood and the humorous duo of Naunton Wayne and Basil Radford- but also incorporates some new (and very welcome) talent. The first gift is Rex Harrison, an extraordinary screen presence with the charm and confidence of a secret agent but the modesty of any old chap.
His evil Nazi counterpart here is played by Paul Henreid, an actor talented enough to play his part with both malice and humility. Carol Reed, one of Britain's great filmmakers, doesn't here seem to have the aggressive creativity behind the camera that he showed in later films, but there is a great elegance to this film's simple storytelling.
This review of Night Train to Munich (1940) was written by Kevin N on 22 Jun 2011.
Night Train to Munich has generally received positive reviews.
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