Review of The Big Heat (1953) by Familiar S — 23 Mar 2010
86/100. With Fritz Lang at the helm, you know it is going to be a great movie. He excels at film-noir. Glenn Ford gives a wonderfully low key performance, but it is Gloria Grahame that gives the best performance in the film, she is unforgettable. Lee Marvin is memorable in a supporting role, as is a very young and blonde Carolyn Jones. The screenplay is compelling, sassy and fast paced, the cinematography is stylish and superbly done. The use of light is remarkable. The great.
Editing fuels the fast pace, and it has an excellent score that.
Enhances the film. It is just a marvelous film all around and it works on every level. One of the best film-noir movies.
This review of The Big Heat (1953) was written by Familiar S on 23 Mar 2010.
The Big Heat has generally received very positive reviews.
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