Review of Witness for the Prosecution (1957) by Luke B — 21 Oct 2009
One of those films that shows how truly incredible films transcend time and place. Witness for the Prosecution had me gripped, more than any recent film has, or even tried to. Based on a play, the film is quite the talker, but every line of dialogue can only belong to the specific character saying those lines.
It's a great character piece, with dazzling bouts of verbal fisticuffs and procedural moments of tension. The performances are so strong, so different, and yet, play seamlessly off one another. The film ends with a request, not to divulge the secret ending.
Out of admirable respect for this film, I shan't. However, I enjoyed, and was surprised by every turn.
This review of Witness for the Prosecution (1957) was written by Luke B on 21 Oct 2009.
Witness for the Prosecution has generally received very positive reviews.
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