My previous reviewer has written a fascinating account of this film's remarkable similarity to a previous version. I have not seen the previous version so cannot comment on that aspect, but I did find the plot somewhat hazy and even a little difficult to follow. Not that it matters all that very much because the movie has some really good production values and it is most certainly admirably fast moving.
Even more importantly, we viewers are treated to plenty of action, involving some very interesting characters, played to perfection by people like Kane Richmond, J.P. McGowan and most particularly, Blanche Mehaffey.
Stuart Paton directs with his usual adroit competence, and the movie is certainly admirably fast-moving. Indeed some viewers (like me, for instance) may find that it moves just a little too fast for a really total comprehension, although the players do try to fill in some of the gaps and other details from time to time when they are not too busy chasing, fighting and out-smarting!
I also think 7 is too low a value. I would definitely give this movie a 7.5 rating.
Even more importantly, we viewers are treated to plenty of action, involving some very interesting characters, played to perfection by people like Kane Richmond, J.P. McGowan and most particularly, Blanche Mehaffey.
Stuart Paton directs with his usual adroit competence, and the movie is certainly admirably fast-moving. Indeed some viewers (like me, for instance) may find that it moves just a little too fast for a really total comprehension, although the players do try to fill in some of the gaps and other details from time to time when they are not too busy chasing, fighting and out-smarting!
I also think 7 is too low a value. I would definitely give this movie a 7.5 rating.