A Great Film

Rating: 10/10 (31 May 2000)

This is one of Hitchcock's best. The film is masterfully set up as the audience is drawn into L.B. Jeff's (played by Jimmy Stewart) world. Due to an injury, this adventurous photographer is confined to his apartment where he finds diversion by spying on his neighbors. A number of interesting characters keep the the film intriguing while the plot develops. During the film, Hitchcock keeps the audience guessing as to whether Stewart's character is witness to a murder, or whether he is just allowing his imagination to cloud his judgement in order to fight off boredom. This film is interesting on so many levels. Jimmy Stewart is believable and likeable as always and Grace Kelly is at her elegant best. This is a must see for any film buff.