Review of The Woman in the Window (1944) by Eric R — 13 Mar 2012
Fritz Lang sets up 'The Woman in the Window' perfectly in the beginning harpening on the sentimentalizes of the middle-aged man. Wanley is a man that feels stuck in his life. Sure, he is a successful psychology professor at the University but he feels like his life is already over, lacking any real excitement.
Well, his wish is granted when he meets a lovely young woman with his life falling into a web of blackmail and murder soon after. I have always had an affinity for Edward G. Robinson. He just fully embodies the everyday man to me and he is absolutely perfect for a character with these traits.
One thing that stood out to me about 'Woman in the Window' is how much more reserved and/or subtle it's cinematography and lighting were compared to a lot of Lang's other work. While this isn't a slight by any means, I personally love atmospheric lighting and missed it during this film.
It's very detailed giving the viewer a lot of insight into the forensic investigation which takes place, and in a way, a decent chunk of it is a police procedural where the man responsible happens to have a front row seat during the investigation.
The ending of course is fantastic, but I still think its a lesser Lang noir, of the ones I have seen.
This review of The Woman in the Window (1944) was written by Eric R on 13 Mar 2012.
The Woman in the Window has generally received very positive reviews.
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