A Classic Beyond Its Time

Rating: Null/10 (20 March 2002)

Hitchcock's 1959 thriller North by Northwest was way ahead of its time. This was a classic suspense story with a solid plot, superior acting, and surprisingly good action sequences.
This story of mistaken identity, a cross country chase, love, and an unforgettable climax would easily hold up in today's movies. Cary Grant, though clearly older than the character casted, was suave and cool. Despite the casting inconsistencies with age (Grant, his mother, Eve), it does not detract from the outstanding writing and creative cinematography. This movie has withstood the test of time and remains thoroughly entertaining in 2002, a true testament to the filmmaking genius of Alfred Hitchcock.