Superb (Spoilers)

Rating: Null/10 (23 April 2004)

The Good This is a superb film which, unlike many other movies, has aged well. It features, almost without exception, superb acting performances. The two best actors are Bogart, in what to my mind is his greatest performance, and Fred McMurray (yes... that Fred McMurray) and the spoiler is when you realize what his role ends in the resolution of the case. Tom Tully and Jose Ferrer are also superb in secondary roles.
The Bad. Very little Bad. The only thing resembling bad acting is with Robert Francis, the "romantic lead". A few times during the film, particularly the scene after the post trial party, he comes across a little bit wooden.
The Ugly. For its time the storm special effects were incredible. Compared to modern CGI they are not great. Not bad, but not great.

A great Film