Quick Movie Reviews
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4/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/19/2019
From its forever iconic opening scene onward, Orson Welles' noir classic is fascinating.
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3/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 11/18/2014
Orson Welles' film noir classic about police corruption taking place south-of-the-border sports as much stylistic flair as you'd expect from Welles' direction and a plot so energetically paced despite its occasional detours with a strong cast and so many celebrity appearances (from the likes of Marlene Dietrich, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and Dennis Weaver) that you'll enjoy every minute of it.
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4/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 09/12/2011
Although Citizen Kane is considered Welles' masterpiece, this film is, to me, his most involving. Welles creates a swarmy and sinister landscape, populated with noir caricatures. "Touch of Evil" is tense and suspenseful throughout and features some impressive cinematography (amazing use of shadows and an extremely long tracking shot.)
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3.5/4
sapien - wrote on 08/04/2009
A myspace friend recommended this movie to me. And, I have to say, she was right. This is a very good movie. Did you know that the first scene in this movie was shot in just one take? I think that's pretty awesome considering how long the scene is.
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3.5/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 04/02/2009
Excellent film noir from Welles. The story can be a slow, but the payoff at the end is worth it. Make sure you see the restored version, not the studio's butchered cut. The camera captures the mood perfectly.
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3/4
The_Watchman - wrote on 04/15/2008
Very cool noir with a great performance by Welles, though it drags a bit in the middle and near the end. The ending itself though, it great. Some really cool camera work too, of course.
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3/4
sodapop - wrote on 03/18/2008
Much of the movie moved a bit on the slowish side, but the suspenseful sequence in the final 20 minutes or so really made up for it.
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2/4
Epic Fan - wrote on 02/15/2008
I saw nothing special with this movie, was rather bored at times. I own it for my Heston collection but probably wouldn't watch it again.
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3/4
Alex - wrote on 12/19/2006
Fine performances by Orson Welles and Heston. I liked this movie but I disagree with Ebert's opinion that it is one of the best movies ever made. See it if you are a film noir fan.
