Review of The Third Man (1949) by A L — 20 May 2012
The Third Man is a movie based on shadows; the shadow of Harry Lime's death, the shadow of the war-torn city, and the shadows of the people, who are as mysterious as they are gloomy. Only the medium of black and white works for The Third Man, as the shadows of the city would be lost in a sea of vibrance in color, and all the gloominess and atmosphere of the film would be lost with it.
The atmosphere makes The Third Man more than just a great movie; it transforms it into a masterpiece, one which still resonates to this day.
This review of The Third Man (1949) was written by A L on 20 May 2012.
The Third Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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