Trouble for Two: A weird night out in London

Is it worth the watch?

If you like old-school Hollywood, snappy suits, and movies that have no idea if they want to be a lighthearted romp or a gothic thriller, you'll probably get a kick out of Trouble for Two. If you need your plots to be tight and logical, stay far away. This thing is a bit of a mess, but it’s a charming mess.

Robert Montgomery plays the Crown Prince, and he’s clearly having a good time playing someone who’s just bored out of his mind. He’s got that breezy, rich-guy charisma that works well until he walks into the Suicide Club. That’s where the movie takes a sharp left turn into weird territory.

The Club Vibe

The whole setup of this secret club is hilariously dramatic. It’s like something out of a pulp novel that hasn't quite figured out how to be taken seriously. The lighting is moody, everyone is drinking tea like their lives depend on it, and the stakes feel oddly low for a place where people are supposedly checking out permanently.

Rosalind Russell shows up, and honestly, she’s the best part of the whole thing. She’s got this intense stare that makes you wonder if she’s going to laugh or pull a knife. The scenes between her and Montgomery have this strange, prickly energy. They don't quite fit together, which actually works in the movie's favor.

Random Thoughts

• The dialogue sounds like it was written by someone who had only ever heard people talk in fancy plays. It’s stiff, but kinda fun to listen to.
• The pacing? Forget about it. It’s a rollercoaster where the cart occasionally just stops for no reason.
• I kept thinking about The Ghost Train while watching this—both films have that weird, claustrophobic feeling where you're trapped with a bunch of strangers who might be dangerous.
• There’s a moment in the second act where they just spend forever talking in a carriage. It feels like they forgot they were supposed to be doing something important.

It reminds me a bit of the vibe you get in Masquerade in Vienna, just with more shadows and way more brooding. The movie doesn't really know how to wrap up, so it just kind of stops. It’s not profound, it’s not perfect, but it’s definitely not boring. Sometimes that’s enough.