It's hyped as one of the classic movies this one, and while there were some fantastic elements of noir and murder mystery, I think I have seen better. It looks lovely (I don't think I've ever seen so many Dutch angles in one film), and the performances are solid, but the middle segment of the movie slightly lost my interest a little. I can imagine it was a real eye opener back in the day though

High expectations gave way to the surprisingly ordinary story. I appreciate the visual details interesting direction and performance of Orson Welles which is brief but amazing.

I really loved the lighting and shadows. The movie looks great overall but those stood out. The score was great and Orson Welles steal the show when he finally arrives.

Very interesting film, not too clear at a first watching, but with a superb representation of Vienna, as well as the acting and the cinematography.

I don't get what all the fuss is about. OK for it's time. But too simplistic. And the music is godawful tripe.