Review of The Big Heat (1953) by Steve A — 07 Mar 2014
Dark, compelling story, and extremely well acted. I was surprised at the violence of the car bombing of his wife, and that coffee burning scene is still surprising and horrifying in its violence. Glenn Ford, after the death of his wife, the anger and grief is so transparent on his face, and you want him to murder everyone involved, even if it doesn't end up happening that way, you feel it COULD in this film.
One of the problems I've had with other noirs is their cheapness and having to hire D-level actors who aren't strong enough in their main roles; this isn't the case with The Big Heat. Glenn Ford gives a powerful performance as I said, and the villains Alexander Scourby and Lee Marvin are really solid bad guys.
Gloria Grahame is also terrific. Great movie.
This review of The Big Heat (1953) was written by Steve A on 07 Mar 2014.
The Big Heat has generally received very positive reviews.
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