When we watched it in class our teacher said that she thought that a clear distinction could be made between the scenes where Lang was doing it just for the money (a big chunk of the second act) and the ones where he was doing it for the love of the game (which is most of the third act). It’s truly fascinating how accurate that statement was

When we watched it in class our teacher said that she thought that a clear distinction could be made between the scenes where Lang was doing it just for the money (a big chunk of the second act) and the ones where he was doing it for the love of the game (which is most of the third act). It’s truly fascinating how accurate that statement was

There's the Lang I know! Really entertaining WW2 propaganda thriller (before the USA entered), almost feels like a Hitchcock picture but with Lang's seething hatred of the Nazis on full display. These war pictures definitely feel like the prelude to his more famous noirs. The romance stuff in the middle of the film does slow everything down, but worthwhile in the end. Joan Bennett's cockney accent was certainly a choice though.

There's the Lang I know! Really entertaining WW2 propaganda thriller (before the USA entered), almost feels like a Hitchcock picture but with Lang's seething hatred of the Nazis on full display. These war pictures definitely feel like the prelude to his more famous noirs. The romance stuff in the middle of the film does slow everything down, but worthwhile in the end. Joan Bennett's cockney accent was certainly a choice though.

ok fritz tu remontes dans mon estime je t'aime bien quand tu veux tuer hitler

ok fritz tu remontes dans mon estime je t'aime bien quand tu veux tuer hitler

Not bad. I should get into more of Fritz Lang’s stuff because as far as I am aware he is one of the most innovative directors of all time, but this one didn’t really hit. 

It’s overarching most dangerous game concept was kinda cool but executed in a somewhat campy way. And some of the worst British accents you’ll ever hear, especially Joan Bennett.

Not bad. I should get into more of Fritz Lang’s stuff because as far as I am aware he is one of the most innovative directors of all time, but this one didn’t really hit. 

It’s overarching most dangerous game concept was kinda cool but executed in a somewhat campy way. And some of the worst British accents you’ll ever hear, especially Joan Bennett.

This has some exciting highs, but dull lows as well. Wish this film leaned on logic a bit more and had a more satisfying third act, because some of the camerawork and performances before that point are pretty stellar.

This has some exciting highs, but dull lows as well. Wish this film leaned on logic a bit more and had a more satisfying third act, because some of the camerawork and performances before that point are pretty stellar.