Ace In The Hole (1951)

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Recently watched the Criterion DVD release of this Billy Wilder film noir flick, starring Kirk Douglas. The story revolves around Douglas' character, a once big time newspaper reporter who ends up at a small time Albuquerque newspaper. He finds out about a man trapped in a cave and turns the story into a national sensation, trying to use the story and manipulate events to advance his career. Certainly a damning view of the power of the press to influence events in modern times, which rings even truer 50+ years later.
The film is well done (we are talking Billy Wilder here), but I couldn't help but feel that Douglas' acting was a little over the top. It almost felt like a caricature, never quite connected with me, especially the love-hate relationship with the female lead, played by Jan Sterling.
Any other thoughts on this one?

Edits: 10/30/08

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Topic - Ace In The Hole (1951) - mishmashmusic 07:20:41 10/30/08 (5)

A flagship film noir with a very good Kirk D performance. It's coming, big screen, to Portland. - tinear 12:01:52 10/30/08 (2)

I was disappointed with it and I saw it first run at a drive-in. * - mr grits 15:20:53 10/30/08 (0)

Zabriskie Point - mishmashmusic 12:56:03 10/30/08 (0)

RE: Ace In The Hole (1951) - Awe-d-o-file 11:01:51 10/30/08 (0)

RE: Ace In The Hole (1951) - Bambi B 08:01:04 10/30/08 (0)

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