Blu-ray Review – 23 Paces to Baker Street

1956's "23 Paces to Baker Street" has often been compared to Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window," and the similarities are there, studying the increasing agitation of a murder witness who can't convince the world of his valid observations, soon embarking on his own investigation to help avoid a future disaster. Director Henry Hathaway does a passable job with mild escalation and characterization, but he's no Hitchcock, and "23 Paces to Baker Street" often struggles to sustain a rhythm of suspense that takes it from discovery to payoff with engaging speed. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com