Review of The Third Man (1949) by Christian C — 27 Oct 2009
One of the greatest if not the best film-noir in film history. Joseph Cotten perfectly portrayed an American novelist who led himself investigating the strange death of an old friend and Orson Welles (although he only appeared less than half an hour in the film) is still brilliant.
His first quick shot is really stunningly surprising, and one of the unforgettable part of the film. In that revelation, he didn't say anything, that's the magic of it. You can only see gestures in his face, and it's a terrific acting, without a single word.
The unforgettable zither score of Anton Karas did not win an Oscar nor even a nomination, but Robert Krasker's skill in photography did. Krasker's light and shadow technique is a masterpiece, you can feel the wetness of the ground, and it is perfect in a black-and-white motion picture.
This review of The Third Man (1949) was written by Christian C on 27 Oct 2009.
The Third Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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