The most ironic thing about this early Bunuel film is the English title: Archibaldo does not commit a single crime in the entire course of the film! Actually, much like his murderous plans, the film plays better in one's mind than in reality; the opening is intriguing and there are successful isolated moments, but on the whole this black comedy is talky, meandering and belabored. It lacks a certain craziness, a certain spark - a spark like what the lively Rita Macedo provides in her scenes. The ending is almost jarringly happy - Bunuel must have been in an especially good mood when he was making this one. **1/2 out of 4.
