Perhaps the Greatest Movie Ever Made...

Rating: 10/10 (2 April 2002)

I often go back and forth between North by Northwest and Raiders of the Lost Ark as to which movie is the greatest movie ever made. Both movies have similar elements: engaging lead characters, dramatic chase sequences, elaborate plots, humor, romance, and both were made by the greatest film directors of their respective generations. This movie represents the glory days of Hollywood for me - each time I watch it, I wish that Hollywood made more movies like it today. Right from the opening credits Bernard Herrmann's thundering score greets you, and you know you're in for a wild ride. Cary Grant basically defines the term "movie star" in the best performance of his career. The movie is full of humor, suspense, plot twists, and features glorious cinematography, wonderful location shoots, and maybe the greatest original score ever in a movie. Overall, this movie should be at the top of any film fan's list.