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Dominican Rep. Odd Man Out
1,958
Drama. Film noir. Romance. Thriller
Johnny McQueen, leader of a clandestine Irish organization, has been hiding in the house of Kathleen and her mother, planning a hold-up that will provide his group with the funds needed to continue its activities. During the hold-up, things go sour: Johnny is wounded, cannot make it back to the hideout, and disappears in the back-alleys of Belfast. Immediately, a large-scale man-hunt is launched, and the city is tightly covered by the ... [+]
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"Reed's take on the material is innovative, letting realism blur into an anaemic, soul-searching delirium. (...) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)" | POS |
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"Suspense gives way to metaphor in a stark thriller that hints at the work to come from master Carol Reed. (...) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)" | POS |
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TV Guide | "Reed, one of Britain's finest directors, made his name with this haunting, lyrical masterpiece about a doomed fugitive." | POS |
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"'Odd Man Out' is the rare movie classic that grows more relevant and compelling with every passing year." | POS |
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"This may be Reed’s most pretentious film, but it also happens to be one of his very best, beautifully capturing the poetry of a city at night" | POS |
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"Carol Reed has made his film with deliberation and care, and has achieved splendid teamwork from every member of the cast" | POS |
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Telegraph | "Very dark and very British, with strong performances all round" | POS |
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"Though the director, Carol Reed, doesn't quite succeed in creating a masterpiece, there are bravura visual passages, the sound is often startlingly effective, and the film provides an experience that can't be shrugged off." | POS |
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