Alibi

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Ron S May 4, 2018 Alibi is a solid crime flick with memorable characters, fine plot, excellent and very interesting cinematography and good pacing. It is short and pretty involving to watch. But the sound is expectedly weak, the musical numbers are unnecessary and some of the acting performances are admittedly very hammy. See more

Anakin M Apr 3, 2018 Outdated doesn't come close to describing "Alibi." This relic of a crime drama is one of the most unwatchable things to ever get nominated for Oscars. See more

Draco L Nov 10, 2017 While this movie is a talkie, it has the tone and feel of a classic silent film. So you have to be prepared for some extra melodrama, and overacting. The movie is about some crooks and some cops and the girl who loves people on both sides. While this story is one that will feel familiar to modern audiences, at the time I imagine it was much more unique and special. There were a couple of scenes that I thought really elevated Alibi. The best scene of the entire movie is an interrogation scene where the police try to intimidate someone into talking. That moment includes some interesting visuals, great acting performances, and strong drama. The climax is also a big highlight, because you don’t know exactly how things will play out. Mae Busch is the girl in the middle of everything and unfortunately she was not given the greatest role. Even though she has some important things to do in the plot, like most movies from that era she is almost completely controlled by the men around her. The one part of the film that will give modern audiences the most laughs is everything from Regis Toomey. For half of the movie he is pretending to be drunk, and it is a comically over-the-top performance. Then there is a death scene late in the movie that is so drawn out and ridiculous that it goes from dramatic to silly quickly. Yet, despite some things that don’t work for me as a modern viewer, I still think Alibi is a strong film for the era and I can see why it was one of the first movies nominated for Best Picture. See more

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