One of the few films to get a deserving 10!

Rating: 10/10 (31 August 2008)

After seeing Rear Window, I have to say that it is one of my favorite Hitchcock films. Sure, there was no twist at the end, but I still feel that Rear Window leaves a good thrill aspect on the viewer.
What I think made Rear Window so good is the fact that it takes place in such a claustrophobic setting. Rear Window may very well be the most claustrophobic movie I have ever seen in my life, considering that it takes place all in one room. Hitch also did this with "Dial M For Murder" but I feel that he did an even better job here in Rear Window.
I also like the interesting camera shots in the sense that all the important ones pointing out the window (the important shots) are done from the character's point of view. The characters themselves are very well developed and acted. The chemistry between James Stewert and Grace Kelly are amazing and unforgettable.
The first 3 quarters of this movie plays out more like a murder mystery than a true suspense film, but the last quarter is extremely suspense driven. This is true with most Hitchcock films. The suspense in Rear Window comes from the danger that the main characters outside the window are in, with nothing that the other characters can do about it.
Overall, Rear Window is a must see for every movie fan, and a must own for every Hitch fan.