Many critics rate "The Razor's Edge" as one of Fox's best ever films - that is very debatable, but it certainly is very good, and much of the credit must go to the excellent cast, headed by a somewhat war-weary Tyrone Power, and this weariness suits his character of Larry. The part played by Gene Tierney did, in my opinion, need a better actress who could have really made a greater impact. Clifton Webb, Herbert Marshall and John Payne all contributed extremely well, while the prime part of Sophie (played by Anne Baxter) was very well done, and we can be thankful that Darryl Zanuck did not go on with his original plan to cast Betty Grable in the role. The settings were completely realistic and the music (including "Mamselle") was first class and added much to the mood of this, sometimes, sombre film. I have not read Maugham's book, but I am sure he would have been pleased with this.
Review of The Razor's Edge
