Review of Watch on the Rhine (1943) by Todd D — 19 Jan 2010
The writing in this film (thanks to its novelist screenwriter) is surprisingly zesty and clever. The characters (save for some overacting children) seem real and it is easy to care for their plight. I wouldn't say the plot is entirely gripping and it bordered at times on pure propaganda.
Bette Davis is the big name but she doesn't play an enormous part, merely fleshes out an excellent ensemble cast. Released in the same year as Casablanca, 1943 was obviously a dark year at the movies where the good vs evil cliche actually took on some realistic and topical meaning.
This review of Watch on the Rhine (1943) was written by Todd D on 19 Jan 2010.
Watch on the Rhine has generally received positive reviews.
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