Reviewed by Glenn Erickson. major spoiler alert for Stage Fright:I remember reading somewhere that Hitchcock thought that the false flashback at the beginning was a big mistake, but it was possibly my favorite part of the film - the fact that it was a lie, that is, and that the other characters base their actions upon it. The lighting of Mitchum that you screen-captured was great... A stunning example of the sometimes ethereal quality Nicholas Musuraca was getting in the film... what no one has quite said yet about this marvelous, clever, re-watchable film is that its title, and its central emblem, points to its technique: the enclosed case of "the locket," surely, is the series of nested flashbacks, as well as the "love" the Aherne character names as what it's a "symbol" of. Denmark, i think, is good. All in all, i consider copenhagen a good city film-wise.keep up the good work btw. There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. Can't find a movie or TV show? I have to admit I was a bit squeamish on more than one occasion throughout, but other times I was laughing out loud or gawking in amazement. It stars Laraine Day, Brian Aherne, Robert Mitchum and Gene Raymond. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. All Critics (2) The Locket is a case history of a warped mind and its effect on the lives of those it touches intimately. Welcome to the movie game.Press the button to display 2 things.Think of a movie that fits both.Enjoy. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. As a child, Day was accused of stealing a locket at a fancy party. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. Wheeler generously gave us permission to post his thoughts on the mesmerizing noir, The Locket . You're almost there! ... all the way from denmark.especially the fact that you have reviews of jodorowsky, zulawski, herz (i too love the cremator)etc.btw, i found "sweet movie" to be quite funny. We have very similar taste! For those of us who love flashbacks, especially in noir, "The Locket" is the perfect title. In addition to reviews you can find essays, discussions, lists, rants and screenshots. | Fresh (1) First, it has a flashback within a flashback within a flashback, each told by a different character. I honestly hardly remember the plot, but I remember liking it a lot more than was considered proper for its place amongst Hitchcock's oeuvre. The structure of The Locket is itself interesting and Laraine Day is sporting eye lights ALL THE TIME, which makes her look kind of like a petit-bourgeois Terminator. Story tells of how a bride to be, who as a child was traumatised by a false charge of stealing, grows up to badly affect the men who wander into her life. Adrian,Glad you enjoyed the reviews. yesterday someone told me to see Innocence Unprotected, so i'm really looking forward to that one.and i actually think you might be right about Sweet Movie. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Keep checking Rotten Tomatoes for updates! It too tells the devastating effects of a little child kept from having a possession, a locket, which is rightfully hers and the consequences of her actions on the men in her life. I actually did enjoy the film quite a bit, especially for certain stretches, like the third level of flashback with the little girls and some of the Mitchum scenes, but in my reviews I like to be hyper-critical. The Locket (1946) Editor's note: This week's film noir article is taken from film historian Wheeler Winston Dixon's just-released book Film Noir and the Cinema of Paranoia. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. The locket is directed by John Brahm and based on a screenplay written by Sheridan Gibney, which in turn is adapted from the story "What Nancy Wanted" written by Norma Barzman. Sign up here. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. My high point was Mitchum's line: "You're no psychiatrist. I just had a VHS of an AMC airing I taped.Btw, I LOVE Sweet Movie, and I also enjoy WR: Mysteries of the Organism, so I'll be checking in on your blog often and adding it to my blogroll.- The Mysterious Ad)ri.an B(e;ta[m.a.x. Maybe you guys just have better taste than in the states. Coming Soon. In that sense, the title of the film indirectly labels the film's most radical technical achievement, as does the title of Hitchcock's "Rope," with its (cheated) continuous 'one-shot' artistry. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. "It is perhaps a phantom canonization I'm reacting to, but I could swear I heard some people leaning that way with Brahm. Independent cinemas, film clubs and stuff like that. i don't have any idea of what it's like in the states. I forgot to link my review. You need to be logged in to continue. Here the forgotten, the overlooked and the strange are given their due. Copyright © Fandango. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. One of the very best psychological films noir, 1946's The Locket treats its theme with restraint and compassion. 1946 Directed by John Brahm. Where did you get them? Coming Soon. The plot itself is relatively simple: Nancy (Laraine Day) is a kleptomaniac, driven to steal anything that strikes her fancy (the original title of the film was “What Nancy Wanted”). The Locket is another film noir where everything comes down to the evilness of a woman. i think that was one of the things i liked - if that makes any sense.I don't really know if the film culture is stronger in scandinavia. Regal This film recounts the mental disintegration of bride-to-be Laraine Day. All rights reserved. In its detail there is nothing that makes it stand out, but there are a couple of interesting things about its narrative. I like the combination of noir with a somewhat over-the-top flair, even if it isn't in conventional good taste. Don’t worry, it won’t take long. We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. This comment has been removed by the author. Login to create it. I heard on the radio yesterday that in international polls, Scandinavian countries have about the highest overall life satisfaction. Cinemark I'm not sure I'd canonize Brahm myself, but I actually find him really enjoyable. Did you have the DVD version? We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. "The Locket" is also a visual piece of jewelry told via flashback within a flashback within a flashback manner in a neat beginning and end through doorways. Forgot your password? Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. But I still like to push for the best from all directors (even dead ones!). Don't tell me your conscience is bothering you? i actually prefer Sweet Movie over WR even though i think it's the general conception that WR is the better film (but who cares about that anyway?). Sadly, I had to pull the screenshots from a (rather decent) torrent sourced from god knows where (probably the Spanish DVD). Click here to login or here to sign up. Copenhagen especially. Don't have an account? Robert Mitchum. Audiences loved David O. Selznick and Alfred Hitchcock's Spellbound but that film's trite simplification of psychoanalysis was embarrassing. | Rotten (1). http://cahiers2cinema.blogspot.com/2010/04/john-brahm-and-locket-and-nicholas.html, Review of Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance. .. . "You don't know the truth from lies, you are just a love sick quack". John Brahm’s The Locket (1946), or “What Nancy Wanted” Written by Wheeler Winston Dixon. Review of The Locket (1946) The 1946 film noir “The Locket” hasn’t been released on disc anywhere outside of Spain, causing it to slip ever further into the status of footnote, unvaryingly and almost exclusively during discussions of flashbacks. The Film Atlas is my latest project, a series reviewing a favorite film from each of 120+ countries. There are no featured audience reviews for The Locket at this time.
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