It is entertaining as is, of course, to see how the familiar is tackled and often mocked, but finding the missing Lennie lacks any real intrigue or stakes. Even when Case gets that noir-friendly beat down, it’s a pleasant moment due to the convivial nature of the tough punching him, therefore no fear or suspense that anything could really happen to Case. This all leads to what might be the ultimate spin on noir: a mystery story without a good mystery…
MIKE CASE IN: THE BIG KISS OFF
By | October 2013
