With its Noirish Photography and Ambiance this, the First of Four "Dick Tracy" Features is a B-Movie Surprise with its Brutal Violence and Oddball Characters.
Morgan Conway is the Weakest Link in this otherwise Fine Film that Contains more than its Share of Suspense, Thrills, and Entertainment. Mike Mazurki is Perfectly Cast as the Psychotic Villain "Splitface". He Brings a Hulkish and Nightmarish Character that Possibly Caused Kids in the 1940's to Squirm.
There is an Occultist Astrologer complete with Telescope and Crystal Ball that is Dealt a Violent and Visceral Confrontation with the Psychologically and Physically Scarred "Splitface'.
Tess Trueheart with a Tracy Devotion that is Commendable and yet Sad. Junior makes and Appearance for some Comedy and Needed Relief from the Gruesome Stuff. Pat Patton serves the Same Purpose.
Overall, the Violence, Noir Night Scenes, and general Feel of the Movie is Not what one would Expect for this Type. Recommended for Fans of the Comic Strip and B-Movie Lovers.
Note...The 1990 "Dick Tracy" Movie made by and starring Warren Beatty is a faithful and wondrous underrated Film. A colorful, ultra-stylish, and very different Movie that deserves more attention.
Morgan Conway is the Weakest Link in this otherwise Fine Film that Contains more than its Share of Suspense, Thrills, and Entertainment. Mike Mazurki is Perfectly Cast as the Psychotic Villain "Splitface". He Brings a Hulkish and Nightmarish Character that Possibly Caused Kids in the 1940's to Squirm.
There is an Occultist Astrologer complete with Telescope and Crystal Ball that is Dealt a Violent and Visceral Confrontation with the Psychologically and Physically Scarred "Splitface'.
Tess Trueheart with a Tracy Devotion that is Commendable and yet Sad. Junior makes and Appearance for some Comedy and Needed Relief from the Gruesome Stuff. Pat Patton serves the Same Purpose.
Overall, the Violence, Noir Night Scenes, and general Feel of the Movie is Not what one would Expect for this Type. Recommended for Fans of the Comic Strip and B-Movie Lovers.
Note...The 1990 "Dick Tracy" Movie made by and starring Warren Beatty is a faithful and wondrous underrated Film. A colorful, ultra-stylish, and very different Movie that deserves more attention.