Kailansorac Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Loui Blair It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.

fanan450 I must say , after 30 minutes from the beginning , I slept , and I continued watching it the next day just to know , why is this on the top rated movies !? and why this movie won an oscar award ! for what !? for the boring story !? or for the stupid music !? a total waste of time . I warn all of you . skip it !!.

siebertws-06430 Don't think I've got much to add about this film, which I can't believe I only saw for the first time this weekend, considering all the good I've heard about it. It's so expertly made, one scene plays right into the next perfectly, it's constructed and shot masterfully, the cinematography is both beautiful and bizarre at times, and the performances Movie Star classic. The scene that lasts five minutes or so when Joseph Cotton meets Orson Welles and they talk for the first time at the ferris wheel is one of the most interesting, suspenseful and well-acted sequences in any movie I've seen, ever. Can't say enough good things about this, especially because so many already have. If you've not seen "The Third Man," you must.

yzabar-31348 Without a lot of hyperbole, this movie is a true must see, a film noir master class and an important landmark in the history of cinema.A story about individuals living in Vienna after WWII, a place and a time of rebuilding in the context of great loss, both personal and national. The intro narration is a cynical description of the setting but the character introduction is hopeful, perhaps prophesying a brighter future. But subsequent events become increasingly shady and foreboding. The conclusion remains in question until the very last scene.This is an older movie, and acting styles have changed over the years. And yet, the performances are perfect for the setting and the story given that the movie and the story were made and written around the same time in history, in other words, events in the story were contemporaneous with history. Character arcs are engaging and realistic. The story is, in many ways, about character, the choices individuals make and the consequences that follow, the influence of history on individual choices and the impact of character on history. DEEP.The cinematography alone is worth several viewings. B&W heaven.The direction is a healthy mix of Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and British discipline. Excellent pace, every shot/scene essential. Suspension of disbelief is easy and effortless. The editing is fluid, seamless, invisible if you're not looking for it. That is meant as a compliment.There are many sub-textual layers to this movie; something that is important to me when recommending a movie as a must see. I did not give this movie a 10. Why? Perhaps this was not intended but the British character and element came off as higher than thou, arrogant. Didn't like that. Maybe I'm being petty but it seemed that this element changed the thematic focus from existential crisis to political righteousness. Other than that, it's a 10.

Ian (Flash Review)Great dark and gritty cinematography take center stage in this classic Film Noir. Laced with tilted cinematography, it helps to accentuate the shady story of who's telling the truth or not. The plot is a little hard to follow in portions but a novelist arrives in Vienna, Italy to meet up with a friend, who upon his arrival learns has been murdered. The novelist decides to do his own sleuthing to find out what really happened. Orson Welles is great as usual; such a distinctive voice. There are many shadowy shots of Vienna at night including a full exploration their sewer system. Haha. This film had one of the best main character reveals I've ever seen. Main character reveals are usually very stylish and intelligent so you know that character is important. The music score started off very fitting to the location but became overly redundant and distracting at points.