Review of The Informer (1935) by Martin L — 19 Nov 2007
Victor McLaglen's performance is one of the finest in film history.
I think we can all feel for "Gypo" because we've all struggled with what is right and what isn't and been wrong. This was one of the first art-house pictures to be released by a major American movie studio (RKO Radio Pictures).
Joseph H. August's cinematography is at its very best here. However, August's stunning portion was mostly overlooked; he didn't receive the Oscar nomination he rightly deserved.
This is a psychological drama, with thought, philosophy, sadness, all conveyed with as little words as possible.
A remarkably wonderful classic.
This review of The Informer (1935) was written by Martin L on 19 Nov 2007.
The Informer has generally received positive reviews.
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