It's entertaining. I think it's nicely done, I can see how it was innovative for its time (how the camera frames). The photography is ok, though there are better photographed noir. I still think it hasn't aged well. Perhaps the perfomances? I'm not sure. I think the script still works very well and it's nicely paced. I understand why somebody would try a remake, because the photography can be improved, but not by changing the script. I haven't seen said remake but by the look of the trailer it isn't as attractive and it's no longer a noir (more like a strange love story which could be a bit more commercial- though noir films are still commercial these days!)
Richard Attenborough is evil. So evil you can't believe he's the same nice old man from film like Jurassic Park. That's interesting. I am not sure how I feel about his performance but surely it's good if I struggle to recognise him.
Brighton Rock (1947)
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