Product: Terror by Night (1946)
Rating: 4.0
One of the best Rathbone / Bruce films
Not a whodunit really, because I don't think anyone could actually deduce the culprit from what we see on the film, but other than that, it's a VERY taught, furiously paced movie. It runs just over an hour, but is actioned packed. I don't mean actioned packed as full of fights and shooting, but lots of clever Holmes / Watson interactions, lots of colorful characters interacting wittily, lots of murders and a taut location. Putting the whole thing on this speeding train is great. Almost feels like an Agatha Christie telling of a Sherlock Holmes tail.I find Inspector Lestrad to be at his most annoying, however. And the quality of the DVD itself is on every version I've seen average at best. Certainly very watchable, but the sound it a bit ragged. That's why this minor gem doesn't rate 5 stars from me.On the whole, though, one of the best Rathbone as Holmes movies, with an engaging plot, tart dialogue, good location and a nice sense of humor. Is it recommended? Elementary!