Stephen Neale is released into WWII England after two years in an asylum, but it doesn't seem so sane outside either. On his way back to London to rejoin civilization, he stumbles across a murderous spy ring and doesn't quite know to whom to turn.
Plant yourself well in a firm seat and keep your over-coat on when you go to see this thriller, for it dumps you and douses you fast.
– Bosley Crowther,
New York Times,
25 Mar 2006
fresh:
This is a wonderfully atmospheric, almost expressionistic thriller, packed with memorable moments.
– Tom Milne,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
rotten:
Fritz Lang, a master at getting the most out of mystery, intrigue and melodrama, in his direction apparently didn't have his way from beginning to end on Ministry of Fear.