Review of The Lady from Shanghai (1947) by Scott K — 11 Oct 2008

I truly believe that cinema is only cinema for movies like this. Unique. A masterpiece, undoubtely!

This review of The Lady from Shanghai (1947) was written by Scott K on 11 Oct 2008.

The Lady from Shanghai has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Daniel D (1,629) on 25 Nov 2012

Much like The Third Man and The Maltese Falcon, The Lady from Shanghai is one of the few so-called film noirs that actually feels like a film…

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By Edgar C (1,352) on 06 Dec 2012

The only good thing about this heap of vintage trash is Rita Hayworth. Everything else will hit you like a tranquilizer…

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By Eric H (2,898) on 05 Feb 2013

[b]The Lady from Shanghai[/b], written, directed and starring Orson Welles, is a classic slice of Film Noir co-starring the lovely Rita Hayworth…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 10 Apr 2015

Classic film from Orson Welles that I hadn't watched in ages, it looks amazing on Blu-ray…

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Another Welles picture that is muddled with studio control, yet he does manage to sneak some moments of brilliance into it, and its twist ending…

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A interesting mystery-thrilled. With amazing cinematography. The final scene in the house of mirrors is one of the greatest movie images of all time…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 10 Feb 2018

Original in its complexity and a little unbelievable in its motivations. Regardless, an entertaining and well made film…

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By Orlok W (1,270) on 06 Dec 2012

The only good thing about this heap of vintage trash is Rita Hayworth. Everything else will hit you like a tranquilizer…

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By Taylor N (159) on 28 May 2013

Really enjoyed this one. Orson Welles was so creative and his movies are smart--they feel literary…

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