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September 8, 2008
The Third Man (1949)
Should I see it?
Yes.

The Third Man

After being invited to take a job by his friend Harry Lime, writer Holly Martins (Joseph Cotton) arrives in post-World War II Vienna. He discovers that Lime (Orson Welles) has been killed in strange circumstances. Martins begins to investigate Lime's death and uncovers a burgeoning underground of corruption, mystery and danger.

This is one of those films where the various elements coalesce to create a work of unique flavor. Orson Welles' performance as Lime is worth the price of admission. This combined with Carol Reed's masterful direction, Robert Krasker's striking cinematography that sets the atmosphere for the production and Anton Karas' score that heightens the mood and never overwhelms the scenes, makes this one of the great films in history.


Related Reviews:
Classics
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Double Indemnity (1944)

Other Critic's Reviews:
Chicago Reader
Bright Lights Film Journal


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