"The Outfit"

"The Outfit" plays out in only one location; in fact it could be a stage play. An English cutter of fine suits practices his trade in 1950's Chicago with consumate detail and tries desperately to mind his own business despite the indiscretions of his dangerous clientele. There are a myriad of wrinkles here which force his obvious cleverness to the forefront signaling he is more complex than we first surmise.

There is nothing telegraphed in advance here and I was immediately entrenched in the story and as details slowly reveal themselves, the feeling of foreboding increases in parallel. There is clearly a tip of the hat here to classic film noire even as the style does morph near the story's conclusion.

Highly recommended