Review of The Naked City (1948) by Ray S — 17 Jul 2012
"The Naked City" isn't a great film, but it's interesting to watch it for what it could have been rather than for what it is. Too much time is spent giving us a tour of New York City, which in turn causes us to lose interest.
This is one of the biggest strengths of "The Naked City," as it won an Oscar for its photography, but it's also one of its biggest downfalls. The story here is so interesting that it's a shame we don't see much of it.
Also, the voice-over is overused and annoying and Barry Fitzgerald seems to think he's doing a better job than he actually is. It's nice to watch as the plot unravels and more characters enter, and the final few minutes are rather spectacular in their own right, but "The Naked City" just could have been more focused.
This review of The Naked City (1948) was written by Ray S on 17 Jul 2012.
The Naked City has generally received very positive reviews.
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