Review of The Big Heat (1953) by Cody F — 10 Feb 2011
Loads of fun and a good film, but something is missing to make this a great film. I don't question Glen Ford's toughness, but he doesn't carry the same bad ass swagger that he has in 3:10 to Yuma.
I was more enthralled by the bad guys in this picture than the good guys, but that because Lee Marvin and Gloria Grahame make this film. They both chew up scenery and when they are together on screen it's plain greatness.
The story is basically about a cop(Glenn Ford) who gets in too deep in a suicide case and pisses off the wrong people. The bad guys push Ford too far and he becomes a rouge cop bent on revenge. It's enjoyable and a must see, but I didn't care for Ford's character as much as the supporting villains and that hurts this film overall.
This review of The Big Heat (1953) was written by Cody F on 10 Feb 2011.
The Big Heat has generally received very positive reviews.
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