Unlike many lightweight mainstream films, its dominant ideologies are refreshingly subversive.

~ Chris -

Unlike many lightweight mainstream films, its dominant ideologies are refreshingly subversive.

~ Chris -

The film is as fresh as it was in 1958. As challenging as it was then. And as beautiful.

~ Chris -

The film is as fresh as it was in 1958. As challenging as it was then. And as beautiful.

~ Chris -

In this very impressive debut from Louis Malle, the small budget proves no impediment to delivering a taut thriller.

~ Chris -

In this very impressive debut from Louis Malle, the small budget proves no impediment to delivering a taut thriller.

~ Chris -

Maurice Ronet gives a towering performance.

~ Chris -

Maurice Ronet gives a towering performance.

~ Chris -

Sarandon is a beguiling mix of innocence and toughness and Lancaster brings all his charisma and dignity to bear on a role that is in many ways an older version of the handsome but doomed noir heroes he made his name portraying.

~ Jeff Robson -

Sarandon is a beguiling mix of innocence and toughness and Lancaster brings all his charisma and dignity to bear on a role that is in many ways an older version of the handsome but doomed noir heroes he made his name portraying.

~ Jeff Robson -