I had to see this film three times to figure out the plot. I still feel confused by the three different women. They all looked too similar. I thought Jane Greer and Rhonda Fleming were the same woman wearing slightly different clothes and hair!
The first time I saw it, the only good thing I noticed was the cinematography. Excellent lighting and shadows.
The second time I saw it, I was impressed by Robert Mitchum's great style and many good one-liners.
Now the third time, I finally noticed Kirk Douglas.
I still think this film is not one of best noirs, but I see that people who like femme fatale characters would like this one.
I personally think the film needed some editing and tightening and better distinction between the women characters. I would have cut out the Rhonda Fleming character completely. She was unnecessary. Jane Greer could have been given the assignment of being the lawyer's secretary for the simple task she had to do.
The first time I saw it, the only good thing I noticed was the cinematography. Excellent lighting and shadows.
The second time I saw it, I was impressed by Robert Mitchum's great style and many good one-liners.
Now the third time, I finally noticed Kirk Douglas.
I still think this film is not one of best noirs, but I see that people who like femme fatale characters would like this one.
I personally think the film needed some editing and tightening and better distinction between the women characters. I would have cut out the Rhonda Fleming character completely. She was unnecessary. Jane Greer could have been given the assignment of being the lawyer's secretary for the simple task she had to do.