The Thanksgiving parade that opens the action and the man dressed as a mailbox relieving himself in an alley are unique additions not in the book, reflecting Alma Har'el's extensive reworking of Lippman's mystery.
Har'el, known for her commercial and music video work, brings a visually striking and nimbly staged atmosphere to Lady in the Lake, but struggles to effectively convey the deeper themes of race, class, and gender.
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