The acting is good, especially by Don Cheadle and Tom Sizemore. Denzel Washington and Jennifer Beals characters seem pale by comparison. The voice overs confirm that the story is way more complex than necessary, and eventually the script backs itself into a corner. The 1940s atmosphere is wonderful, but that cannot overcome the weakness of the confusing plot. The film lacks warmth, with no really likable characters, including Denzel Washington. In the end his character seems more like an antihero. My conclusion is that "Devil in a Blue Dress", while atmospheric, misses the mark as entertainment because of all the confusion, and too many annoying plot holes. - MERK
Review of Devil in a Blue Dress
