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| Selznick Releasing Organization | Release Date: February 10, 2006 |
Starring:
Michèle Morgan, Ralph Richardson
Summary:
Adapted from Graham Greene's story "The Basement Room" this 1948 film is told from the perspective of a child.
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This is an example of a writer and director working in perfect harness, with Reed smoothly ratcheting up the story's suspense and Greene speculating on his cardinal theme of moral ambiguity. They don't make movies like The Fallen Idol anymore, all the more reason to see it now while you can.
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One of the great movies about childhood innocence accidentally violated by adults...Reed, an often inconsistent filmmaker, handles the brutal mechanics of the plot superbly, with the marbled interiors of the embassy contrasting sharply with his almost neo-realist outdoor shots of postwar London.
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Apr 15, 2006
Another classic thiller from Carol Reed, director of The Third Man and Odd Man Out. I've been loving and waiting for this one to be released on DVD. Amazing film!
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Jun 19, 2006
Excellent performance by Richardson, tight script & editing. Release print here in Atlanta has soundtrack problems that sometimes made it difficult to understand dialogue.
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Jan 9, 2019
If ever there was an argument in favor of smacking a kid, I give you Philippe - the most annoying child on film.
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Jul 16, 2006
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