Hitchcock's Finest?

Rating: Null/10 (27 November 2000)

Hitchcock's contributions to cinema cannot go unnoticed. Elements of his films have become so embedded in our pop culture that in one way or another, everyone is at least indirectly exposed to him. I've seen all of the big titles-Psycho, The Birds, Vertigo-and while most people will probably argue that Psycho or Vertigo is his best work, I have to say that North by Northwest is Hitch's crowning achievement. It's true that the film's beautiful editing gives it a non-stop feel, and the cinematography is also beautiful. But let's not forget the acting...Eva Marie Saint and Cary Grant are, of course, flawless in their performances. And the two work off of each other very nicely. As for the story, it's a bit of everything-romance, suspense, but moreover some great comedic elements. This is easily one of the greatest films of all time, and is not to be missed.