Plot: At the end of WWII, Neale is released from the asylum. On his way home, he visits a carnival, where he wins a cake. What he doesn't know is that the cake contains a microfilm that was intended for a Nazi officer. When people find out Neale has the film in his possession, both the police and the Nazis are on his tail.
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July 27, 2025
Fritz Lang's pivot to film noir was a bit of a bummer. I've seen a couple of his US films, and while I wasn't the biggest fan of his older work, it's miles ahead of these simple, often dull and unadventurous genre films. Ministry of Fear is no exception. Even at 86 minutes, this film was way too long.
The performances are poor, the plot isn't interesting, and the action feels muted and lifeless. If you're not a fan of noirs, there's little reason to even give this film a chance, but there are still many people with a soft spot for the genre. I didn't find anything of interest here, but I can't say I was too surprised.