tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post6453101828627863768..comments2023-10-28T11:09:18.671+05:30Comments on Cinemascope: Pitfall [1948]Shubhajithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-83279928230390669902012-02-06T10:14:10.302+05:302012-02-06T10:14:10.302+05:30Thanks a lot Sam. Indeed, this is one of those rar...Thanks a lot Sam. Indeed, this is one of those rare memorable noirs which do not boast of extraordinary cinematography or camera work. It works because of its theme of an average family-man doing something that an average family-man isn't expected to do, along with the performances and excellent storytelling. This sure remains as Dick Powell's best work along with Murder My Lovely.Shubhajithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-87529198641071127022012-02-06T02:54:02.552+05:302012-02-06T02:54:02.552+05:30PITFALL works in large measure because the three l...PITFALL works in large measure because the three lead performances come close to being career bests. Dick Powell works as the cynical workingman. Lizabeth Scott was never better as the unlucky dame. Raymond Burr is at his menacing best. This is storytelling so strong and so well-acted that it precludes any notion of dating. It is de Toth's best film for sure, though HOUSE OF WAX and CRIME WAVE are notable achievements. This is one noir undistinguished by it's visual style, but utterly compelling by it's deft execution and engrossing narrative. As such it is well-deserving of it's high regard in this splendid capsule assessment.Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.com