Review of The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) by Jason A — 01 Mar 2011
A wonderful little heist film. While it was listed as a comedy, I never really laughed much; more of funny situations than jokes. The story is brilliant, and a great ending. It's fun to see Obi Wan in other films. He is very good as an awkward, mild-mannered bank employee who sits in the back of a van that transports gold bars. He has been doing this job for years, all the while plotting the perfect crime. Of course things don't go as planned, and the resulting events are very well developed, easily earning the Academy Award for best story & screenplay, and justifiable settling for a nomination for best actor, losing to Gary Cooper in High Noon.
Highly recommended.
This review of The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) was written by Jason A on 01 Mar 2011.
The Lavender Hill Mob has generally received very positive reviews.
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