Review of Nightfall (1956) by Rachel B — 14 Aug 2008
Film noir thriller from director Jacques Tourneur is unfortunately not on the level of some of his other noir classics. A strong story (based on a Dave Goodis novel) is hampered by a slow pace and too many talky scenes.
Aldo Ray is a bit too luggish in the lead, but Anne Bancroft shines as his love interest in an improbable love story. Ruby Bond steals his scenes as a gleefully sadistic crook. Tourneur frames the gritty urban streets and wide open Wyoming countryside with equal panache, although the shadowy cinematography gets too dark sometimes.
This review of Nightfall (1956) was written by Rachel B on 14 Aug 2008.
Nightfall has generally received positive reviews.
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