The Suspect (1944)
4/10
Conflicted with the Film's Morality
13 November 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I do not know about this one. In theory, it is well made film. The story is more of a classical noir with a lot of questions and than answers. Lot of implied hints and circle of faiths. Which in theory, I would have loved BUT I guess I am conflicted with how the morality of the film played out. The titular suspect is treated as unholy likeable and everyone who hates him are portrayed negatively, which detracts me with a lot things about the movie. I would say the acting (especially for Laughton) was shockingly sublime and fits really well with how the film was presented.

But again I do not know about the film's morality. Its an interesting take but gives him too much free pass for the things that he will be doing (including to the implied stuff too).
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