An interesting movie I just watched. The idea of having a movie shot from the first person perspective is not new but it was so back in 1946 and Robert Montgomery has handled this idea almost perfectly, give or take a couple of times when the narrative gets too slow and stresses the attention out on unnecessary things for the sake of its own merits which turns out deadly unrealistic in the end product. Overall the movie still feels fresh and it's something each viewer in love with cinema must experience in the lifetime. The plot itself is a simple detective story but it's the way the story is told that's uniquely ambiguous and keeps you interested throughout. Each character looks directly into the camera, right at us and we see the pure emotions, although at times I couldn't help but noticing how confused the actors themselves were at what they were doing. As a director, in his debut, Robert has done a splendid job but I would rather see him perform than hear his voice and catch a glimpse of him here and there. The absence of almost any music in the movie also makes it all very lifelike, like I was in the movie myself but in the end it's still just another murder mystery however done well.
Review of Lady in the Lake
