Truly, truly great

Rating: 10/10 (22 October 2004)

I saw this film for the first time quite a while ago, and ever since it remains one of my favorite films. Everything is perfect about it, from Saul Bass's expertly designed credit sequence to the spectacular ending which always has me on the edge of my seat. It is, without a doubt, one of the best spy films ever made along with "The Thirty-Nine Steps". This film has the best possible cast that it could have had. Cary Grant is excellent as Roger and James Mason is a great villain. Martin Landau is equally good as Mason's sleazy assistant. There are some wonderful lines too ("I am not going to let them all down by getting myself slightly killed"). The bi-plane scene is just classic and it is filmed fantastically. What more is there to say? "North by Northwest" is a true classic from a great director; you've done it again Alfie. Enjoy! 10/10