Ihr dunkler Punkt is basically just Lilian Harvey being cute for an hour

If you're in the mood for something deep that makes you think about the meaning of life, please skip this one. It's basically a 1920s sitcom with better outfits and way more eye-rolling. 👗

Lilian Harvey is the whole reason to watch, honestly. She has this sparky energy that makes even the dumbest plot points feel okay.

The story starts with her checking into a hotel and immediately getting arrested. The police in this movie are hilariously bad at their jobs.

They see her face, decide she's a thief, and that's it. No questions asked, just straight to the station.

She decides to head to Nice to find the real criminal herself. It's a bit like A Rogue's Romance but with about 90% less actual tension.

Willy Fritsch shows up eventually. He is basically the human version of a golden retriever in a suit.

The chemistry between him and Lilian is the only thing holding the middle of the movie together. They just look like they're having a private joke the whole time.

There's a scene in the hotel lobby where a clerk stares at her for so long it becomes uncomfortable. I think he was supposed to be suspicious, but he just looks like he forgot his next move. 😲

The movie gets noticeably more fun once they get to the French Riviera. The lighting gets all soft and everything feels like a vacation.

Cinematic perspective: Exploring the visual vocabulary of Ihr dunkler Punkt (1929) through its definitive frames.

I noticed one extra in the background of the casino scene. He’s holding a glass and literally hasn't moved a muscle for three minutes straight.

The whole "doppelganger" thing is handled with zero logic. People just walk up to her and start talking about stolen diamonds like it’s totally normal.

If you liked the lighthearted vibe of High and Dry, you'll probably vibe with this too. It doesn't try to be important, which is a relief.

Lilian's hats are the real stars of the second half. One of them looks like a giant felt bell and I have no idea how she saw anything while wearing it. 🎩

The editing is a bit choppy near the end. One minute they're in a car, the next they're suddenly in a completely different room with no explanation.

It’s not as weirdly paced as Pie-Eyed, but it’s definitely got that silent-era franticness. Some of the physical comedy feels a bit forced, like they were checking boxes.

I wouldn't call this a masterpiece or anything. But for a movie from 1928, it’s surprisingly easy to sit through without getting bored.

The ending happens so fast you might miss it if you blink. It’s like the director realized they only had two minutes of film left and just yelled "Okay, everyone hug!"

Still, I'd watch it again just for the way Lilian Harvey shrugs. She’s got more charisma in her pinky finger than most modern actors have in their whole bodies. ✨