The title "The Inside Story" sounds a little distant and erudite for this movie, which is rural in its setting and country in its people, but the program is warm, gentle, and cautionary. The film captivates the viewer in large measure because it expertly showcases several of the more recognizable and appreciated character actors and B-picture players of the 1940's and thereafter (just review the cast list!).
The story develops evenly and deliberately as we become privy to the little Vermont town's just a little less-than-perfect local political and social structure. Republic made an entertaining and coherent movie and it looks sharp, boasting good direction and carefully developed and applied production values. Spending time observing the townsfolk realize and confront their troubles while a few choice visitors make their presence felt was very much enjoyed.
The story develops evenly and deliberately as we become privy to the little Vermont town's just a little less-than-perfect local political and social structure. Republic made an entertaining and coherent movie and it looks sharp, boasting good direction and carefully developed and applied production values. Spending time observing the townsfolk realize and confront their troubles while a few choice visitors make their presence felt was very much enjoyed.