Review of The Naked City (1948) by Devin R — 25 Jun 2008

Jules Dassin's The Naked City is a solid film-noir, whose best asset is the monster itself--NEW YORK CITY. Shot entirely on location (apparently that was unusual back in the 40's), the film makes the most out of it's varied locales; which adds a real, great thrill to the film's rather routine plot, which follows several homicide detectives on the trail of a crook who murdered a beautiful model.

You'll have to excuse the rather amateurish acting, which is a bit melodramatic and corny, but, like I said before, it's really the city that's the main character here. The Naked City is a solid film that's held up rather well over the years, and its tension building finale set up top the Williamsburg Bridge is a satisfying climax as any.