Bad Day at Black Rock 1955

Bosley Crowther, New York Times: Slowly, through a process of guarded discourse, which Director John Sturges has built up by patient, methodical pacing of his almost completely mate cast, an eerie light begins to glimmer. Read more

Keith Uhlich, Time Out: John Sturges's macho B-picture is more brawn than brains...but what brawn! Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: An action film for people who don't like action films. Read more

Enrique Fernandez, Miami Herald: Superb, if it weren't, as we said, for the too-obvious liberal teachings that interrupt the terrific ation. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: Nicely put together by Sturges, its suspense derives largely from the excellent performances and imaginative use of the 'Scope frame by cameraman William C Mellor. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Considerable excitement is whipped up in this suspense drama, and fans who go for tight action will find it entirely satisfactory. Read more