Love a good gritty film noir. Otto Preminger filmmaker and guest villain on "Batman 66" was at his peak when he made "Where the Sidewalk Ends" I`ve seen a few of Ottos films but sadly i`ll admit there is a bulk I haven't. So lets fix that.
Movie# 56 Where the Sidewalk Ends 1950
Preminger is a master craftsmen when it comes to cinema and Sidewalk is no exception. The cast is great with performances by Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney and the stand out Karl Malden whose brings a wonderful intensity without getting campy. This film was entertaining and had the standard noir trappings though if your looking for something more complex, gritty and cutting edge i`m afraid that isn't your movie. Its technical skill cant be denied but its very "by the books" in terms of the crime sub genre. It does have its harrowing moments which I wont spoil but its worth checking out.
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