Review of The Green Man

Alastair Sim is a hired killer in this hilarious black comedy from the 50s. Mr. Sim's facial expressions alone make this movie worth repeated viewings. After a brief review of his life as a professional killer--narrated by Sim--we are treated to his attempt on the life of a British government official at a bed & breakfast called The Green Man. Alastair Sim is a favorite of mine. He's the best Scrooge ever, and his stint in the St. Trinian movies shouldn't be missed. But I laughed at him more in this film than in any other. And he's not all there is to this film. The script is nicely done with none of the padding such a story would get today. And despite this being an inexpensively done 50s British comedy it is amazing how the movie doesn't seem dated in the true sense of that term.