Laura (rewatch)
Posted by martinteller on February 22, 2010
I couldn’t resist the novelty of a Preminger/Andrews/Tierney double-header (although if I’d been thinking ahead, I would’ve watched this one first since it came earlier). Laura is often cited as one of the most significant noirs, but I really see it as more of a melodrama/mystery. At least, it’s not seedy in the way that I like my noirs. It’s still an excellent movie, with one of the best second act twists ever. Not really the kind of thing I’d watch a third time, though. I much prefer Where the Sidewalk Ends, even though it’s far less known. Rating: 8
