Other than the cinematography and editing, both of which won Academy Awards, "The Naked City" isn't a particularly well-made movie. The acting is hammy, even amateurish at times, and the pacing is so uneven there are occasions you could wander out of the room, prepare and eat a nice snack, and come back without having missed anything critical.
The Naked City (1948)
The Naked City (1948)
The Naked City (1948)
Other than the cinematography and editing, both of which won Academy Awards, "The Naked City" isn't a particularly well-made movie. The acting is hammy, even amateurish at times, and the pacing is so uneven there are occasions you could wander out of the room, prepare and eat a nice snack, and come back without having missed anything critical.