A voyeuristic classic

Rating: 8/10 (22 August 2018)

I was fairly young when I first watched "Rear Window"; early enough that the sheer radiance of Grace Kelly was my primary takeaway.
But as an adult, it's easy to see why this movie is taught in film school; the gliding camerawork, the lighting, the mise en scène. Hitchcock's use of framing is nothing short of brilliant, and draws you into the story from the very beginning (such a seduction is key to the fun of all of this).
One thing that really stood out to me was the ability to create the vibe of that sweltering Summer day, given that this was shot on a soundstage. And speaking of, that set is amazing. It'd have to be, given how long the camera lingers, but still, impressive production design nonetheless.
There was much more to appreciate this time around. It's tense, engrossing and technically masterful. And Grace Kelly still lights up the screen.