Hitchcock keeps the suspense going!

Rating: 10/10 (10 March 2015)

Rear Window is one of Alfred Hitchcock's greats, a story where photographer Jeff Jeffries (James Stewart) spends his time looking out of his apartment window while confined to his wheelchair (due to a broken leg). While observing his neighbors, he grows suspicious of Lars Thorwald (Raymond Burr) and believes he may have murdered his wife.
From Jeff and fashion consultant girlfriend Lisa Fremont's (Grace Kelly) dramatic talks of their relationship in the beginning to them getting themselves involved in the alleged murder case, Hitchcock brilliantly combines drama and thrills in the movie that, as a result, will keep you engaged from start to finish.
Hitchcock keeps the suspense going throughout the film, filling you with intrigue and making you guess if Thorwald really committed the heinous deeds as Jeff describes. There is also humor in abundance in the form of acid wit, quick comebacks and sarcasm delivered by the movie leads, especially that of Thelma Ritter. It puts added charm in this thriller and it will make you laugh and fill you with suspense at the same time.
Hands-down to the very clever and decent acting - each actor gave a memorable performance, from the witty James Stewart to the spellbinding Grace Kelly, and from the cynical Thelma Ritter to the mysterious Raymond Burr.
For a movie made in 1954, it holds up very well throughout the test of time. Go watch it!
Grade A