Dead Reckoning (DVD, 2003)

Dead Reckoning is a well above average movie and a must for the film noir collector. It is a tight and well thought out script. I found the acting well done. Keep in mind that this is a forties picture and the style of acting was different than acting done today. My only complaint is Bogart’s acting when he is talking on the phone in at least three scenes. His lines are delivered too fast and unbelievable. Lizabeth Scott gave an excellent performance. Her beauty and hair is stunning and one is mesmerized looking at her. This in itself is well worth buying the movie. There are those that think Lauren Bacall should have had this part. I truly don’t think Bacall could have handled it better plus, she is not as pretty as Lizabeth Scott. Lizabeth’s fine acting had the viewer fooled right up to the last. One is unsure if she is a bad girl or a good girl. The movie is very well produced on DVD release. Buy it.

There is so much conspiracy and double crossing in this movie, I was exhausted trying to follow them all! I thought this film had promise, but some poor acting my supporting cast hurt the film overall. Because of that it makes it kind of an average film.