Review of Somewhere in the Night (1946) by Anthony V — 09 Sep 2007
A noir that has a captivating beginning (WWII veteran awakes in hospital with no memory of who he is and only a collection of objects to lead him on a quest for identity) slowly comes to stall as the picture progresses.
The film incorporates several twists within its narrative as the amnesic begins to learn more and more about himself and his past, little bit by little bit, and these small revelations perk our interest and help keep us watching, despite the sluggish pace of the script.
Since it was also scripted by Mankiewicz there are moments of clever and witty dialog that make the proceedings go down easier. The ending does of course have a final twist, but it is sadly predictable from the very beginning and is not as effective as it could have been.
Still, it's entertaining and intriguing, and the the initial mystery of his identity keeps the viewer watching.
This review of Somewhere in the Night (1946) was written by Anthony V on 09 Sep 2007.
Somewhere in the Night has generally received positive reviews.
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