Review of The Third Man (1949) by James Berardinelli for ReelViews — 28 Aug 2002
One of the best-ever examples of film noir to come out of all of Europe. The Third Man has all the right ingredients: an engaging, twisty storyline (written by Graham Greene); one of the most diabolical and charismatic villains ever to grace the screen; crisp, innovative directing (by the underrated Carol Reed); a score (by Anton Karas) that it as unforgettable as it is unconventional; and cinematography (by Robert Krasker) that uses the black-and-white medium to its fullest.
Not only is The Third Man a darling of the critics, but it has been embraced with glee by the general populace for more than five decades.
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This review of The Third Man (1949) was written by James Berardinelli and published by ReelViews on 28 Aug 2002.
The Third Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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