Approach this film knowing that sometimes entertainment is entertaining solely for its own sake. There's no truly philosophical theme here. Nothing innovative. No Oscar-worthy components that would fire up engaging conversation among cinema junkies. Just plain fun.
I will say this is a must for die-hard Loretta Young fans. What she manages to accomplish in a minimal running time is exhilarating, in my opinion. Just follow her facial expressions, and you'll understand.
As far as the debate about its being or not being noir, it's important to remember that noir is NOT a genre, it's considered a style. The components of a noir film differ from offering to offering, and we could argue all day long as to whether a film contains those components or not.
But that's not the point of the film. It's simply a vehicle for Young to transition into the television era of the '50s. Look for a delicious performance by Margalo Gillmore, playing the nosey family member who never shuts up. She was so good, she made me giggle with excitement.
I will say this is a must for die-hard Loretta Young fans. What she manages to accomplish in a minimal running time is exhilarating, in my opinion. Just follow her facial expressions, and you'll understand.
As far as the debate about its being or not being noir, it's important to remember that noir is NOT a genre, it's considered a style. The components of a noir film differ from offering to offering, and we could argue all day long as to whether a film contains those components or not.
But that's not the point of the film. It's simply a vehicle for Young to transition into the television era of the '50s. Look for a delicious performance by Margalo Gillmore, playing the nosey family member who never shuts up. She was so good, she made me giggle with excitement.