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Boomerang (1947)
Rate:
7
Viewed:
11/15
11/15:
The more titles 20th Century Fox released as part of its Noir series, the less film noir they were.
Number 16, Boomerang, is exactly that. Don't get me wrong: it's a good movie, albeit with the feel of a reunion among
members of On the Waterfront, about politics, the power of media, police torture, courtroom procedure, and the
court of public opinion.
However, the story isn't gripping enough. On the other hand, Dana Andrews gives a strong performance.
It's too bad that he wasn't recognized for his work. I've always thought of him as an exceptional actor back then.
If there's anything that caught my interest, it's the coerced confession from the alleged murderer via systematic police
torture which is 100% illegal and unconstitutional. This kind of thing will be thrown out of the window during
the appeals process. The reason why it doesn't work is that the subject will say anything just to stop the torture.
All in all, I've enjoyed Dana Andrews' performance in Boomerang which is an above-average courtroom drama picture.