Move and I'll Shoot

A young ex-convict, trying to go straight, falls under the influence of a predatory older woman. She manipulates him into a life of crime, leading him down a dangerous path. He becomes entangled in a series of events that threaten his freedom and his life.

Move and I'll Shoot is a lesser-known film noir that offers a bleak look at post-war anxieties and the corrupting influence of desire. While not a critical darling, it's appreciated by noir enthusiasts for its atmospheric tension and exploration of its morally ambiguous characters. The film was generally met with indifference upon its release, overshadowed by larger studio productions.

• Competent, albeit unremarkable, crime drama.

• Features a solid performance from its lead.

• A standard entry in the B-movie noir genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for Move and I'll Shoot is sparse, with limited available data. What little exists suggests a mixed to negative sentiment, with many viewers finding it a forgettable entry in the noir genre.

Gary Lockwood, who plays the young ex-convict, would later go on to a significant role in Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey'.