Review of To Catch a Thief (1955) by Myron S — 27 Jan 2016

This movie is beautiful to look at- and I don't just mean Grant and Kelly- but it's really lacking in charm or intrigue. It's beautifully framed and shot throughout, pretty much every shot could be a still.

The costumes and memorable and beautiful, from The Cat's striped shirt to Frances' golden ball gown. But unfortunately you never really get enough sense of The Cat's reform or character to feel the threat of the police closing in on him.

And while Frances seems mysterious and intriguing at first, she's just revealed to be the bratty rich girl with no substance, despite previous cinematic hints otherwise. All twists just feel like copouts by the end, which is unfortunate because the talent is there.

.. but it just doesn't really deliver.