Intriguing and fun!

Rating: Null/10 (24 June 2008)

There is no way to do justice to this movie with a quick review. Virtually every element of this movie is a work of art. This is no surprise given the fact that it is done by a master of cinema, Alfred Hitchcock. From the catchy opening tune, right through to the end, the movie is captivating and fun to watch.
The movie is about a cutting edge photographer who is stuck in his apartment for several weeks with a broken leg. The only view is of other tenant windows ... so that's what ends up looking at day after day. Of course, if you watch other people all day long, you're bound to start seeing something out of the ordinary eventually ... but murder ... or are you reading into something too much?
That's the basic setup of the movie. It's kind of voyeuristic intrigue since the viewer only sees what James Stewart (the main character) sees. Everything from the color to the sounds to the dialog are fascinating to experience. There's never a dull moment.
I'm seeing it some 50+ years after it was made and all I can say is that it has clearly stood the test of time. Recommended viewing for everyone.