Review of The Third Man (1949) by Agustin P — 17 Jan 2016
If Carol Reed doesn't manage to keep your attention through 104 minutes of fine art with an exquisitely written plot-twisty script and excellent photography direction, this iconic film-noir masterpiece will surely manage to charm you with sublime performances. It unfolds sensibly, with cold characters that never exaggerate emotions or open up themselves too much and thus make the story look effortless in its brilliance. They are all involved, in their own ways, in nihilist moral systems that compliment the dark, post-war Vienna shot in a visionary and innovating way. It is, as 'the fellow' says, in extreme badass.
Its only possible con may be that due to the style of rushed storytelling modern cinema follows, 'The Third Man' may result a bit dense and slow to some, specially those used to non-thought-provoking movies.
Anyway it is definitely one highly recommendable picture, full of thrill and suspense and aforementioned great acting. An authentic classic, nothing new to its excellence.
This review of The Third Man (1949) was written by Agustin P on 17 Jan 2016.
The Third Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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