This was an incredibly star-studded film--having one of the most amazing list of actors assembled for one film. However, despite all this amazing talent, the film itself is only ordinary. This also despite the fact that the film is very original. The problem is that the film is sort of a comic-fantasy movie and when it degenerates into comical territory, it loses its steam and becomes a bit ponderous. It's really a shame, as you expect so much with such a star-studded cast. In many ways, this reminds me of THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE--also starring Lancaster and Douglas--made only a few years earlier. Like this film, when the characters act silly, the plot drags.
Review of The List of Adrian Messenger
