Review of The Third Man (1949) by Scott C — 21 Aug 2010
The Third Man is a sharp and stunning film noir set in the crumbling streets of post-war Vienna, where a man's investigation into the accidental death of his old friend unearths a shocking conspiracy involving murder and an underground criminal organization.
Orson Welles steals the show as the mysterious Harry Lime, offering one of the most memorable performances of his career in a role that seems to have been written directly for him. However, it is the beautiful cinematography and air-tight storytelling that truly make this film, with two scenes in particular (the ferris wheel scene and the climactic foot-chase through the sewers) standing among the greatest scenes ever produced in this era of filmmaking.
The odd yet captivating musical score adds another unique flavour to this film, which remains one of the best film noirs of all time.
This review of The Third Man (1949) was written by Scott C on 21 Aug 2010.
The Third Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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