First Hitchcock experience

Rating: Null/10 (1 April 2002)

North by Northwest was the very first Hitchcock movie I had seen. I didn't know quite what to expect. From what I had heard of Hitchcock's work, I expected something along the lines of mystery, suspense, and irony. North by Northwest was all this and more. There were very rare instances where the story dragged. From the very beginning, the audience was drawn into the plot, with the mysterious man with whom Roger Thornhill, played by Cary Grant, was mistaken. The movie had a very James Bond-ish feel to it, which was somewhat of a surprise. The acting was superb, and from my perspective, the casting, for the most part, was appropriate as well. The only minor problem was the actress who played Thornhill's mother. When I first saw her on screen, I assumed that she was probably Thornhill's girlfriend. Her appearance was much too young for her age. Other than that, North by Northwest was a great first experience with Hitchcock. I look forward to watching his other films.