Review of The Edge of the World

Powell's affinity for expressive and arresting visuals was apparently evident this early in his career. Formally, the film is about as impressive at it gets for 1937 with smart usage of the multilayered image, where Powell at multiple points throughout the film places multiple frames on top of one another in order to create a more resonant (to your core) effect to great success. You really do feel this film and the island comes alive in a most impressive way, catching the cliff sides, extremely small knit community, and even the sea spray in the air, this film fully encapsulates this island life. Narratively, it seems to realize its shortcomings with the sparse 75 minutes.