I attempted to watch The Big Knife on TCM over the weekend. This was Noir Alley's film noir of the week. What a stretch! No wonder so many reviewers of older dramas which mention a crime consider them noir.
The Big Knife is an overwrought, over acted, over the top talky talky talky drama from Clifford Odets. The majority of movies based on plays are similarly talky and stagey and this film is no exception.
The over acting and the uber angst displayed by Jack Palance and Rod Steiger screamed Method Acting. This movie in no way resembles film noir.
I made it through about 45 miserable minutes and fell asleep. The thought of trying to finish it tonight feels like a chore.
I gave the review two stars for the cool mid-century modern house and Ida Lupino. The soundtrack was horrible, the acting was grating and the inclusion of it in Noir Alley was ridiculous! Don't waste your time!
The Big Knife is an overwrought, over acted, over the top talky talky talky drama from Clifford Odets. The majority of movies based on plays are similarly talky and stagey and this film is no exception.
The over acting and the uber angst displayed by Jack Palance and Rod Steiger screamed Method Acting. This movie in no way resembles film noir.
I made it through about 45 miserable minutes and fell asleep. The thought of trying to finish it tonight feels like a chore.
I gave the review two stars for the cool mid-century modern house and Ida Lupino. The soundtrack was horrible, the acting was grating and the inclusion of it in Noir Alley was ridiculous! Don't waste your time!