Review of The Reckless Moment (1949) by Patryk C — 16 Sep 2012
Although it lacks a uniform pace, The Reckless Moment proves to be a gritty and nightmarish noir, which tells a story of one woman's horrible discovery and a most disastrous aftermath. When her daughter's lover is found dead, Lucia Harper hides his body, as she is sure that the person, who is responsible for the murder is her own baby girl Bea.
The moment when she decided to get rid of the evidence ended up as a truly reckless one. She gets blackmailed, but she isn't able to pay. Fortunately, the man who wanted to get rich through this ordeal, Donnelly, falls in love with Lucia.
Soon another man will come to visit her. However this one wouldn't be as charming and persuasive as Donnelly. A moralistic melodrama with a breathtaking performance by Joan Bennett. Great script, art direction, and nightmarish feel, strengthened by the black-and-white cinematography, add up to the suspense.
This review of The Reckless Moment (1949) was written by Patryk C on 16 Sep 2012.
The Reckless Moment has generally received positive reviews.
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