Post by kims on Mar 24, 2024 15:46:55 GMT
1950 film with the great Mitchum, Jane Russell look-a-like Faith Domergue, and Claude Rains who appears briefly-but always memorable.
Shown today on Eddie Muller's Noir Alley, I was surprised he liked the ending. I don't often like to tell the story of a film, especially the ending. I don't want to spoil a film for those who have not yet seen it.
WARNING I'M GOING TO TELL THE END.
I think it should have ended with Faith killing Mitchum. I have maybe a warped mind, but I don't think noir should have such a happy ending. I realize most do have a somewhat happy ending, but some trauma to go with it. I thought this film ended with too much sunshine and (significant to the film) roses.
Shown today on Eddie Muller's Noir Alley, I was surprised he liked the ending. I don't often like to tell the story of a film, especially the ending. I don't want to spoil a film for those who have not yet seen it.
WARNING I'M GOING TO TELL THE END.
I think it should have ended with Faith killing Mitchum. I have maybe a warped mind, but I don't think noir should have such a happy ending. I realize most do have a somewhat happy ending, but some trauma to go with it. I thought this film ended with too much sunshine and (significant to the film) roses.
