The movie noir masterpiece Angel Face, that includes Jean Simmons and Robert Mitchum, has been lauded as ‘first-class’ by cinema lovers and is now accessible on BBC iPlayer.
The 1953 traditional introduces us to the elegant Diane Tremayne, portrayed by Jean Simmons. Diane is a rich sophisticate with a knack for manipulation, hiding a sinister aspect beneath her polished exterior and impeccable manners.
Following the sudden demise of her stepmother (Barbara O’Neil), Diane units her sights on the dashing Frank Jessup (Robert Mitchum).
As she begins to attraction him, Frank grows suspicious that Diane could have performed a extra sinister function in her stepmother’s dying than she admits.
The movie boasts a stellar forged together with Jean Simmons and Robert Mitchum, alongside Mona Freeman, Herbert Marshall, Leon Ames, Barbara O’Neil and Kenneth Tobey.
Despite its Fifties origins, Angel Face stays a revered movie noir gem, boasting a commendable 77 % ranking on Rotten Tomatoes, reviews the Mirror.
One reviewer on the positioning praised: “Beautiful and dark film with all kinds of Freudian themes. Simmons is spectacular, as is Mitchum.”
Another mentioned: “I liked the darkness of this classic 50s noir. The ending is predictable but fun. This one was watched on BBC iPlayer.”
A 3rd added: “Women pulling a man’s strings to get him to do the undoable. 1001 movies to see before you die,”.
A fourth viewer wrote: “Very disturbing and dire blend of a melodrama and film noir. Angel Face shows its true, psychotic face in the persona of Diane Treymayne, a wealthy, stepmother-hating 19-year old girl, who seduces an ambulance driver named Frank, and soon gets him to work for her family and live in their house. Even though he tries to get away from her abusing grasps, he is still infatuated with her affected charm.
“Sinking deeper and deeper for Diane’s personal amusement, Frank quickly is dragged into one hell of a trip. Great piano rating creates a distressing temper and a superbly sombre ambiance in a number of the film’s most necessary scenes.
“Robert Mitchum and Jean Simmons did an incredible job here. Otto Preminger created yet another stupendous noir.”
A fifth mentioned: “While the storyline itself is unoriginal, the script is first class and so are the performances. Meow, Jean Simmons is riveting as the femme fatale in this classy noir! Robert Mitchum is perfect too as the cynical Frank. A must see for film noir fans!”.
Another overview learn: “A very underrated film noir with one of the most shocking endings I have seen!”.
Angel Face is now out there on BBC iPlayer.
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/2170276/underrated-crime-thriller-fans-hail-masterpiece-streaming-free-bbc-iplayer-now