Title: A landmark film that's showing its age
Product review: "Touch of Evil" is one of those movies that you always hear about in film classes, but may have never actually seen. This crisp, re-edited version gives you a good idea of why it is considered a classic; some say it's Welles' best movie. The movie holds your attention, but fails to create edge-of-your-seat tension most of the time, as it moves slowly by today's standards and the plot seems contrived.Part of the fun watching it today is seeing various actors in their younger days. Charlton Heston does a fine job as Vargas, squaring off with an elephantine Orson Welles in a world of deep shadows and hidden motives. Janet Leigh is lovely as Vargas' American wife. And try to spot Dennis Weaver in a role where he hides in plain sight!Definitely worth watching. If you're a real movie buff, you might even watch it more than once, to catch all the nuances.
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