Preminger purposely creates situations that flicker with uncertainty, that may be evaluated in different ways. Motives are mixed and dubious, and, therefore, sustain interest.
88
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
A prime contender for Otto Preminger's greatest film—a superb courtroom drama packed with humor and character that shows every actor at his or her best.
88
Slant MagazineJaime N. Christley
Slant MagazineJaime N. Christley
Preminger had the confidence in his performers and faith in his intelligent viewers: a happy combination.
At 160 minutes, Anatomy is longer than the subject warrants, but the pace seldom slackens—thanks to the competence of Director Otto Preminger.
80
Time Out
Time Out
Though its title may promise a clinical procedural, Anatomy of a Murder cloaks itself in smartly tailored ambiguity and irresolution, and never altogether strips off.