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Good start, but then it gets ruined

It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

Featuring a tough cop, Where the Sidewalk Ends starts like any usual homicide investigation film-noir. It also includes a crime-boss, a few clashes, an attractive female-lead, romance affair and a serious crime. But, the film transcended my expectations as it proceeded further. The best thing about the film is the character of its protagonist. Dana Andrews once again plays the hot tempered detective here but his character is much more complex than in Laura. The story brilliantly develops around this character and his actions. The romance affair is also portrayed nicely without interrupting the flow and all the supporting characters suits well. Gene Tierney was magnificent once again but sadly her scope is quite limited this time.The key feature of this film is the way it covers different shades of its lead character. Dana Andrews does his part brilliantly. Like any common man, his character has a few weaknesses which leads to a serious crime. The story is carefully handled and proper emphasis is given to regrets and decisions of its protagonist. This clearly stands out and we get much more from the film than what its premise promises. Climax is equally good giving it a solid finishing note. Another Compelling noir from Otto Preminger.

When you think of the cinema in the late 40's early 50's of the nineteenth century the first thing that should come to mind is Film Noir. With the timidly evil detective and the New York City scenery,i'd have to say this film matches that genre exact. However, I do have to admit I had a hard time paying attention to the entire film due to the lack of interest I had with the plot. I felt as if I was watching people talk the entire time. Maybe it had to do with the lack of cinematography in the film. There were some interesting shots here and there for instants the shot where the man is looking out the window down at a taxi cab. The window frames the shot very well, but besides that it was mainly just people conversing in a room full of furniture. On the other hand the smoothness of the camera work was something my eye did catch. With the amount of talking there was, the camera moves very smoothly from person to person with a limited amount of cuts. It created a very fluid way of traveling scene to scene.

Filmed mostly at night in a gritty neighborhood of the big city, this movie exemplifies Film Noir style. Detective Mark Dixon is well acted by Dana Andrews who hides his emotions behind the unfeeling stoic's mask, yet clearly wants to feel something at almost any cost. The natural drama lent to black and white movies is heightened by the character interactions, storyline, and decent, if not spectacular, lighting and cinematography.I was perhaps most impressed by the opening credits showing the movie title in chalk written on a busy sidewalk. The camera tracks slowly along the sidewalk, shows the title, and pauses at the gutter filled with runoff and flotsam. This was a great bit of subtle foreshadowing that also provides the answer to the question the title begs.

This murder mayhem mystery was pretty intense. The actors performances were pretty awesome, I have to admit. Watching this movie made me want to yell at the screen or hide from it because it was such a suspenseful movie. I really enjoyed it. My grandmother adores this film and she told me that although I do not like movies like this? That she knew I would somehow find a way to enjoy it. Full of interesting camera angles and interesting dialog. I never thought I would like movies like this but my grandmother was right, it captivated me and got me to really enjoy watching. I would recommend this movie completely for anyone who liked murder mayhem movies.