i will just make a few comment about this film . this be a highly irrational and illogical film noir . it something quite rare i must say that and but in a good way . the answer to that be more or less yes . a lot of it be genius but some of it be quite poor . it be also way too sarcastic . felt like they try to make a joke about and well just about everything . i do laugh a few time though and but it do not fit . this wasn not a black comedy though it could have be one hell of a genius black comedy if they change a few thing . it both unexpected in some part yet quite predictable in others . i love mankiewicz and his direction be fabulous and that must be say . but i be not so sure about the story . i will say this though . it be good . see it if you have a chance . i would not directly recommend it since i only like to recommend film i love but yeah it be a nice little film .