Another uneven Hollywood attempt to capture the devastation and destructive consequences of the McCarthy Era. It was a confusing time for Everyone, not the least of which was our Government. After the Atom was cracked it seems so did We, unable to understand Who was Who, What was real and not Paranoia, How to handle the exponential accelerating Pace of World Events, and just When, Where, and How it would all End. The Why was left for the Philosophers and Historians.
In an attempt to stop Communism as well as Free Speech our Leaders went to Unconstitutional means to uncover and eradicate its "infiltration" in our Society and they were looking everywhere, even under the bed. Is anyone Youngish aware of the slogan "Better Dead than Red"?
This homage to Hitchcock is a rather flat and uninteresting take on some of that with a bit more of bring the Nazis over here before the Soviets get them. There are moments that are Suspenseful but not enough to maintain any sense of urgency. The Film is Shallow and flirts around with a Romantic Subplot that fizzles and a defusing Bomb Scene that plays, unintentionally like a Comedy.
Recommended for the better parts, but be advised that some of it just doesn't work and is really a let down considering the Weight of the Subject Matter.
