Dark Passage

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RICHARD S The only virtues of this film noir is for fans of Bogart and Bacall, and to witness the power of Agnes Moorhead to make a minor role into something special. The script proceeds very illogically and unbelievably throughout and has an incredible but happing ending. The gimmick of hiding Bogart's face prior to his ridiculous back-room plastic surgery is creaky, at best. The whole thing is unbelievable, frustrating and poorly constructed. But, Bacall is classic Bacall. Bogart, just so. Sorry I can't otherwise recommend this film that seemed to offer better potential. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/09/24 Full Review Blu B A Classic Thriller/Noir Hybrid. It really speaks to the quality of the B&B quadrology that this is the weakest of the bunch because for most real life couple flicks they could only dream of approaching this. The cinematography is really good. The first third of this is mostly POV which as far as my knowledge goes is the earliest use of POV beyond 1-2 isolated scenes I've ever seen in a film and it's really well done and clean. It's kind fo shocking and ambitious. It's obviously done so a different actor with Bogarts voice would'nt need to be dubbed but it's very creative. That being said it can feel a little bit gimiicky as most shots the person is center like a photo is being taken and doesn't feel natural after it happens so much. After that though it becomes a proper Noir/thriller with great use of lighting and camerawork your used to seeing in this genre. Everything else is really well done. Bogart is a bit restrained in this for 65% of the runtime mainly because we don't see him and another big chunk he's not talking and his face is covered up. A really unique problem to have. But he's still really good and when he's unrestrained in the end he's the same Bogie always know. Bacall and him have great chemistry as well and she's really good. Everyone else is good also but not as good as those two. The only other minor complaints is this can be a bit dry at times because of the lack of music in the middle but it does pick up and it isn't really catchy on it's own but used well. Also, the plot twist is kind of lame but I guess it makes sense. There really isn't anyway we'd know about it without Bogart explaining it and I kind of have a hard time believing it. Also, the POV can feel a bit gimmicky given how the second half is a more traidtional filmed movie but it's still very unique. I just wish the shots were a bit more natural looking sometimes but I get the limitiations of the time. It still does a great job holding and building tension as Bogart evades everyone. The two bit crook who holds him up though feels like it does drag a little bit too long I will say but that's it. It's ambitious, well directed, and great ride for the most part. All the problems are very marginal. If your a big fan of any actors in this, the director, Noirs, Thrillers, or B&B movies than check this out. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/13/24 Full Review Jeff S Bogart and Bacall shine in a movie offering an interesting perspective. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/24 Full Review Joel H Dark Passage starts with an interesting concept, giving you a first-person perspective of the mysterious protagonist for the initial part of the movie. It's a gimmick, yes, but since it's the point of view of an escaped convict, who happens to have the voice of Humphrey Bogart, it kind of works. However, the is drab and drags a bit. The mystery unfolds a little too slowly and when the end finally arrives, I was left feeling somewhat unsatisfied with questions still lingering. I think Bogart and Lauren Bacall make a good onscreen pair; however I don't think Dark Passage is their strongest effort. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/07/23 Full Review Steve D I found it gimmickie and uninteresting. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/27/23 Full Review Chris H "Dark passage" might not be the greatest noir type film ever made but it certainly is a very good one, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall on screen has a fantastic chemistry along with great acting by both of them, as well as the rest of the cast. The film was very uniquely shot with half of it being in first person view, something that was unheard for the time, the Cinematography and real shooting locations around San Francisco give the film a very real feel and atmosphere. The film really has it all from mystery to romance to noir. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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