The Tall Target
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: August 1, 1951 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
70
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
88
Slant MagazineFernando F. Croce
As in Reign of Terror, Anthony Mann fashions a noir mini-masterpiece out of incongruous period reconstruction. Read full review
80
The New YorkerRichard Brody
The director Anthony Mann fleshes out the intricate story with vigorous and subtle attention to its disparate elements—political, psychological, and brutal. Read full review
80
Time OutGeoff Andrew
Ingeniously and inventively plotted, taut and unpretentious, the film dashes along at a furious pace, with a strong period feel and nicely understated performances, well served by Mann's straightforward direction. Read full review
75
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
Mann understands that mood is more important than plausibility in a thriller, and you could cut the mood here with a knife. Read full review
75
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Maybe not Oscar material but a very enjoyable piece of entertainment. Read full review
40
The New York TimesBosley Crowther
Unless the three authors of this picture have access to some new and startling source, there is no basis other than legend for the silly murder plot unfolded here. Read full review
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