Be careful looking out the window...

Rating: 10/10 (14 May 2010)

Rear Window is a real gem and worth every second of your time it takes. It's one of those films that starts very slow and builds up to a thrilling climax. This has been my favorite film for a while now,probably because of the chemistry of actors James Stewart and Grace Kelly bringing outstanding performances to this banquet of a table.
Let's discuss the plot, L.B Jeffries(James Stewart) is a photographer having to rest in his two room apartment. His girlfriend Lisa Fremont a fashion designer(Grace Kelly) and Stella, a company nurse(Thelma Ritter) takes care of him while his leg is broken. One day,sitting and looking out the window he begins to see things he shouldn't see. One man across the way named Lars Thorwald(Raymond Burr) is caught by Jeff leaving his apartment 3 times and coming home 3 times. He asks Lisa what it means. She tells him that his wife must be welcoming him home.This causes a minor dispute between the couple. Then one day she realizes what could be happening. Together, The two set aside their differences and try to solve this puzzle. In the mix, is an old acquaintance of Jeff named Doyle(Wendell Corey) who doesn't believe Jeff. As the tension builds the murder is slowly solved with ease (The work of movie suspense pioneer Alfred Hitchcock (A true genius).). Thorwald in fact killed his wife and a dog living next door who was digging in the area where he buried a clue to the murder (we don't find out what it is). Thorwald finds out someone was on to him which leads to a battle for survival between Jeff and Thorwald. Jeff survives and Thorwald is sent to prison for the murder of his wife. And everyone else lives happily ever after (i guess?).
To wrap this up, Rear Window is a very intriguing powerhouse of suspense with spectacular cinematography by Robert Burks,great plot twists and development, superb acting and over all a cinematic gem that should be seen by those looking for suspense and mystery. P.S this is quite family friendly movie. So,sit back and relax and enjoy Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window. 10/10 stars. Two thumbs up. whatever will please you. Highly recommended. Check it out.
On a Quick Note did any see the flash of light coming from up on the higher levels of Thorwald's building in the opening scene please respond on the message board or something. This has bugged me for some time. Thanks for looking and responding if you did. I'm off.