Dick Tracy vs Cueball 1946 5 out of 10 (50 Mystery Movies in 50 Weeks) Movie #3

Dick Tracy vs Cueball 1946  5 out of 10

In this Dick Tracy film Dick Tracy goes head to head with a dangerous criminal named Cueball.  You guess it the guy is bald.   The plot involves an expense diamond thief that gets murdered by Cueball before he can fence the diamonds.   

This film was my least favorite of the Dick Tracy films on the 50 Mystery movie DVD set.  The villain and story were just not as compelling as the other two films.   The final showdown that features Dick Tracy chases down Cueball was however well done and a strong finish to an otherwise unremarkable film.

Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome 1947 7 out of 10 (50 Mystery Movies in 50 Weeks) Movie #2

Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome 1947  7 out of 10

In our second film from the “Mystery Classics” DVD collection we dig back into the world of Dick Tracy.   This film had some elements of fantasy from comic books that the first film didn’t have.   The plot revolved around some criminals that used a gas that could temporarily freeze people that was used in a bank robbery. Typical of the era this movie was fast paced with quick banter and plot that zips along quickly.  When watching a series like Dick Tracy from this era you get the feel that you are watching and old TV series.  This particular film in the series -features the character of Gruesome  who is played by Horror Movie Legend Boris Karloff.  Karloff does and excellent job as Gruesome portraying an imposing villain on screen that adds to the tension of the film.

On fortunately this was the last of 4 Dick Tracy films at the time as the series didn't continue after this entry.  I wish there had been more as I was starting to enjoy this series. 

Here is a quick glimpse of Karloff's performance.

Brad's Top 10 movies for 1990

Number 10

Die Harder (Die Hard 2) 7 out of 10

Implausible doesn't even cover it.....No where near as good as number 1 but still a fun ride 

Number 9

Awakening 1990 7 out of 10

Great performance by Robin Williams....and possibly one of Deniro's best roles...where he isn't playing the typical Deniro character.....

Number 8

Dick Tracy 1990 7 out of 10

A wild cast of characters.....Madonna at her hottest....So much potential...It should have been a better movie than it was--but still was pretty good

Number 7

King New York 1990 7 out of 10

I'm not usually into the crime family type movies just not my thing...Best Walken just really shines here.

More Cowbell sir

Number 6

Bird on a Wire 1990 8 out of 10

Great comedy action movie with great chemistry between Goldie and Mel....Many recent movies such as The Killers have tried to do this concept --but not as well as this underrated flick

Number 5

The Hunt for Red Ocotber 1990 9 out of 10

Connery is awesome in this Jack Ryan adventure as the Captain of a runaway Russian Sub.....

Number 4

Kindergarten Cop 1990 9 out of 10

4 words "IT"S NOT A TUMOR"

Number 3

Presumed Innocent 1990 9 out of 10

A very good thriller --with Harrison Ford as possibly the killer???? Very good indeed

Number 2

Back to the Future 3 1990 9 out of 10......This time its is fun adventure in the old west....Although neither of the sequels are as good as the original---they are still a fun ride...

Number 1

Total Recall 1990 10 out of 10

Based on a Phillip K Dick short story......This Sci-fi movie kicks butt......

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