The Falcon (Tom Conway) heads to Mexico to investigate a murder and hang out with a cab driver (Nestor Paiva). Despite an exciting first twenty minutes or so, this turns out to be one of the weaker entries in the series. It seems more concerned with promoting tourism to Mexico than telling a fun mystery story. Don't get me wrong, the scenery and local color stuff is all great. It's just not what I watch a Falcon movie for. Anyway, Tom Conway is good as usual. Nestor Paiva is kind of an annoying sidekick. The lovely ladies this time include Martha Vickers and Mona Maris. Ruth and Juanita Alvarez (who appeared previously in the series as teenagers) have bit parts here. The series is missing the regulars it had earlier on, such as the Falcon's sidekick Goldie or the bumbling cops Donovan and Bates. Now it's all on Conway to quickly develop good chemistry with the guest stars. Sometimes he does and sometimes it just feels off. Worth a look for fans but prepare yourself that this isn't one of the Falcon's better movies.
Review of The Falcon in Mexico
