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Title: Seriously overrated
Review: Another classic movie that isn't. The acting isn't all that great, especially Vincent Price miscast and unconvincing as the movie's dandy; I didn't believe for a moment that a real Laura would have ever had any interest in him. And the moment we learn that Laura falls for the cop, Dana Andrew's Lt. McPherson, is a true groaner. Even Gene Tierney doesn't really impress. Yes, she's beautiful. But she is also stuck in a movie with two love interests that don't work; there are _no_ memorable scenes in this movie involving her. Last, but definitely not least, the murder mystery is at most mediocre.So what generates the high interest and ratings for this movie? One has to suppose it is a period piece, one that really worked in its day. Tierney wears one dress that must have been a serious wow'er back in the 40s. And perhaps the music is as good as some reviewers suggest. In sum, even so, count this one as seriously overrated.
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