闫旭
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:史蒂夫(克林特·伊斯特伍德 Clint Eastwood 饰)是一名新闻记者,然而,生性风流外遇不断的他不仅被妻子扫地出门,亦遭到了上司的解雇。亚伦(詹姆斯·伍兹 James Woods 饰)是史蒂夫最好的朋友,在他的推荐下,史蒂夫来到了奥克兰论坛报任职,可是,史蒂夫仍然不改他吊儿郎当的本性,因此在报社里一直都是可有可无的存在。原本报道杀人犯弗兰克(艾赛亚·华盛顿 Isaiah Washington 饰)的死刑执行新闻的记着突然遭遇了事故无法工作,史蒂夫作为替补接手了他的采访报道,然而,很快史蒂夫就发现,弗兰克一案的背后隐藏了许多的疑点,十二个小时后,弗兰克就将走上刑场,在这短短半天之内,史蒂夫能否还他一个清白?
叶一茜
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:A most pleasingly atmospheric rendition of the tale, noirishly photographed and moodily set, this is the version which probably would have delighted Conan Doyle the most. There is one important plot change which enables the beautiful Alice Brandt to enjoy both a larger role and a more intriguing part in the proceedings. This change also builds up the parts of Dr Mortimer and Lord Charles, yet at the same time provides a nice introduction to the is-he-sinister or is-he-a-good-guy Barrymore, deftly played here by Fritz Rasp.Despite the sting of its well-developed story, the spellbindingly atmospheric direction and the engrossing performances delivered by the entire cast, many fans may find this version somewhat disappointing. For at least three reasons: As in the novel, the part played in the narrative by Sherlock Holmes, though vital, is minimal. And in this version, not only has no attempt been made to enlarge his role, if anything both writer and director do their best to minimize it. Holmes does not even make his entrance for half-an-hour, and when he does finally appear, he has his back to the camera. It is Fritz Odemar, as Dr Watson, who receives the more favorable camera angles. And there is a purpose in this. It is Watson, not Holmes, who figures as the main protagonist of The Hound of the Baskervilles. For the bulk of the narrative, Holmes disappears. It is Watson and Lord Henry (Peter Voss) who take up the running. The movie is almost over, before Holmes closes in on the villain. And even so, this is not the obsessed, self-important Holmes we are accustomed to see taking charge. Another problem is that the title hound itself does not figure a great deal in the action, a downgrading which will undoubtedly rate as another major disappointment for fans. And finally, it could be argued that the script gives too much attention to Conan Doyle's red herring, the escaped convict, and not enough to the real villain.This said, it must surely be admitted by all, that Odemar's interpretation of Watson—intelligent, charming, level-headed, courageous and resourceful—is much closer to Conan Doyle's conception than either the bungling, inveterately stupid Nigel Bruce or the self-effacing Ian Fleming.One other player deserves special mention: Erich Ponto (Dr Winkel in The Third Man) who seems exactly right for Stapleton. A difficult part, superbly played.- JohnHowardReid, imdb