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The Big Clock (1948)

Rate: 9
Viewed: 10/15

10/15: It takes a while for The Big Clock to get going, and when it does, I'm in for a thrilling ride.

The best performance of the show goes to Charles Laughton. His character, Earl Janoth, is set up for an epic fail in the long run because he thinks he's the center of the universe. Hence, Janoth can't be any more wrong.

Ray Milland does a good job of getting things underway, but he's weak and unconvincing at times. That's why The Big Clock isn't a strong film noir as I hoped for. Still, the story is interesting.

All in all, The Big Clock is a lot of fun to watch despite not being a huge film noir.

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