Review of The Third Man (1949) by Olli H — 31 Dec 2011
British Film Noir at its finest. Captivating, enticing and beautifully shot in black and white photography. Has there ever been a more beautifully shot film in B/W? Orson Welles' cameo remains a highlight.
The tight script has a classic twist similar to the other film noir classic - Laura. Plus, you've got the memorable score. It's fitting that the British borrow from the American film noir genre and end up bringing it back to its roots in German Expressionism.
The humor, suspense and cinematic storytelling has rarely been better than in this definitive classic. Undoubtedly, they sure don't make them like this anymore.
This review of The Third Man (1949) was written by Olli H on 31 Dec 2011.
The Third Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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