"A fascinating crossroads in Rossellini's career." - Fernando F. Croce

I still have yet to see one a Rossellini film that really knocks my socks off. Having said that, this was still pretty good. De Sica is excellent in the lead, making the character just slimy enough to be believable but allowing him enough redemption so the audience can root for him. There's a slightly dull section about halfway through, but things pick up again as the situation develops. There were some strong photographic elements, and the movie kept me fairly engaged.