Even though bored by the story -- which, because of its sag, you may be -- you can usually enjoy the scenery, which is as good as a travelogue.
– Bosley Crowther,
New York Times,
28 Jan 2006
fresh:
What starts out as a thriller switches en route into a sagging, psychological drama, but recovers in time to give out with the satisfying gory stuff.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
26 Mar 2009
fresh:
An odd, atmospheric 1947 thriller.
– Jonathan Rosenbaum,
Chicago Reader,
12 Jul 2011
fresh:
The story is involving, the atmosphere is as starkly noir as anything Bogart participated in, and the dynamic between the leads is as conspicuous as ever.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
12 Jul 2011
fresh:
The structure and character sense of the David Goodis novel are intact, and a full-throttle supporting cast has a ball with meaty parts.