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88 of 90 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The films presented in this box set are perhaps not the most famous of noir, but they are worthy additions to anyone who loves the style. Three of the films are by Otto Preminger, and one by Jules Dassin, so quality is assured. Most of the films are typical noir, with themes of crime, drifters and dangerous women abundant.
My favourite in the collection is Dassin's Night and the City, which is a fantastic character study and perhaps one of the darkest in the collection, the story is truly gritty and explores the underbelly of 40s London to fantastic effect.
The weakest film in the collection is Whirlpool, it's not too bad, but lacks a bit of edge and isn't noir in the normal sense as many of the other films in the collection, and leans a bit too heavily on psychoanalysis. However, the other two Preminger films are excellent, especially Where The Sidewalk Ends, which explores Dana Andrews as a violent cop who doesn't do things by the book.
The image quality of these films is also really good, which is always a big plus as there are many collections with poor quality. There may not be many films in this box as some others, but the films are very worthwhile to watch and are well presented, a must for fans of classic noir.
My favourite in the collection is Dassin's Night and the City, which is a fantastic character study and perhaps one of the darkest in the collection, the story is truly gritty and explores the underbelly of 40s London to fantastic effect.
The weakest film in the collection is Whirlpool, it's not too bad, but lacks a bit of edge and isn't noir in the normal sense as many of the other films in the collection, and leans a bit too heavily on psychoanalysis. However, the other two Preminger films are excellent, especially Where The Sidewalk Ends, which explores Dana Andrews as a violent cop who doesn't do things by the book.
The image quality of these films is also really good, which is always a big plus as there are many collections with poor quality. There may not be many films in this box as some others, but the films are very worthwhile to watch and are well presented, a must for fans of classic noir.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Although Linda Darnell is mentioned in the advertising for this box, she appears in only one of the films. Gene Tierney however appears in the other three. Where the Sidewalk Ends is an outstanding film with a terrific performance by Dana Andrews and wonderful direction by Preminger. Ben Hecht's script indulges his thoughts on psychoanalysis. This is also true in Whirlpool, a fun film with Gene Tierney in top form. Fallen Angel is very good but Night and the City is outstanding. It features an unforgettable performance by Richard Widmark as a hustler with big ideas which are doomed to fail. The direction is top class and makes this one of the greatest film noirs.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The two Dana Andrews films are decent, 'Where the Sidewalk Ends' perhaps more so. 'Whirlpool' is glossy but a little shallow. But 'Night and the City' proves to be a real undiscovered classic. For one, any film with Googie Withers is worth watching, her relationship with her Sidney Greenstreeet-alike husband is the high-point. Widmark is good, the film showcasing a different side to London than was seen at the time.
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this 4 films all worth every penny!
all this four films are worth the money pay for them,good transfers and true classics Noir.the plots in each of them
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are enough entertaining. Read more
Published 3 months ago by martin
Film noir
This is an excellent film, enjoyable photography, black and white making good theatre effects.Anyone who enjoys
this type of film should enjoy this title.
Very good.
this type of film should enjoy this title.
Very good.
Published 7 months ago by K. L. Macdonald
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Was NOT happy with this product when it turned up on my doorstep has it was missing a DVD from the collection,which i could not believe with me being a interested party in Film... Read more
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