Dark Passage 1947

Bosley Crowther, New York Times: Even though bored by the story -- which, because of its sag, you may be -- you can usually enjoy the scenery, which is as good as a travelogue. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: An odd, atmospheric 1947 thriller. Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: The story is involving, the atmosphere is as starkly noir as anything Bogart participated in, and the dynamic between the leads is as conspicuous as ever. Read more

TIME Magazine: This thriller is not quite up to the best Hitchcock, but it does prove that Delmer Daves is a man to watch. And The Dark Passage is a picture to see. Read more

Tom Milne, Time Out: Brilliantly atmospheric. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: What starts out as a thriller switches en route into a sagging, psychological drama, but recovers in time to give out with the satisfying gory stuff. Read more

Michael Atkinson, Village Voice: The structure and character sense of the David Goodis novel are intact, and a full-throttle supporting cast has a ball with meaty parts. Read more