Review of The Naked City (1948) by Isabelle P — 20 Feb 2010
Classic film noir police procedural is an attempt at gritty documentary realism from director Jules Dassin, though the filmmaking is still firmly in the classic Hollywood mold. A solid detective plot, some great black and white location photography of New York, and a sharply-crafted climactic chase scene - but ultimately, this one doesn't hold up quite as well as some of Dassin's other film noir classics.
But it's still required viewing for fans of the genre for its cinematic innovation.
This review of The Naked City (1948) was written by Isabelle P on 20 Feb 2010.
The Naked City has generally received very positive reviews.
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