Review of The Razor's Edge (1946) by Kevin R — 19 Sep 2012

Everything that is muddled in my mind will go clear.

A young man that doesn't seem to fit into society's expectations decides to expand his perspective by traveling to Paris and Europe and seeking enlightenment. Initially, his fiancée tries to talk him out of it, but her family convinces her otherwise and they split. The woman marries another, has children, and then her husband dies. She expects when she finds the enlightened young man they will naturally get back together...but things won't be as easy as she hopes.

"If I ever acquire wisdom I'm sure I'll be wise enough to know what to do with it.".

Edmund Goulding, director of Of Human Bondage, Claudia, Nightmare Alley, Riptide, Grand Hotel, and Paris, delivers Razor's Edge. The storyline for this movie was excellent and well paced. The characters are brilliantly developed and well portrayed by the cast. The cast delivers outstanding performances and includes Tyrone Power, Gene Tierney, John Payne, Anne Baxter, and Clifton Webb.

"You sound like a very religious man that doesn't believe in god.".

I am a huge Tyrone Power fan and came across this picture while flicking through the channels. I adored every minute of this movie and found the main character unpredictable and fascinating. The entire movie is up and down emotionally and it ends the only way it could. I was thoroughly impressed by this film and story and strongly recommend seeing this gem.

"Goodness is the greatest force in the world and he's got it.".

Grade: A.