Review of The Third Man (1949) by Tim L — 29 Dec 2011
An author flies to Vienna on the request of an old friend. As he arrives however, he discovers that his friend has been killed, and the police believe there is a connection with underworld dealings they suspect he has. The author also believes there are suspicious circumstances to his friend's death, and begins a personal mission to uncover the facts by exploring the dangerous secrets that the city is hiding.
I'm glad I finally got to see what is deservedly a classic. The photography, the scenery, the locations, everything is stunning. The casting is perfect, the script is excellent, and although it is occasionally hard to follow (at least on this first viewing), it is always intriguing.
There are a collection of a few films that are truly pieces of art in their own right; Hitchcock at his best, epic early masterpieces such as Metropolis, and this beautiful film. You also get the impression that it will improve with every viewing, and I look forward to seeing it again.
This review of The Third Man (1949) was written by Tim L on 29 Dec 2011.
The Third Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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