Suddenly when words fade into silence...

Rating: Null/10 (7 August 2012)

'Vertigo' has been said to be Hitchcock's best work and it has been overlooked by many at the time of its release. It tells a dark tale of obsession about a detective and his friend's young wife. Revealing the story of any Hitchcock film is a mistake and thus I won't say more on that regard. Solidly penned by the talented
screenwriters, the story full of layers is well told and the shades of each character is carefully displayed.
What particularly stands out is how it really involves the viewer through the atmosphere that Hitchcock and his team create. The cinematography, pacing and score are great. The element of suspense is well kept and the tension is always there even when the characters aren't saying a word or even looking at each other.
James Stewart and Kim Novak are on top form and they are supported by good actors. Novak's transition back and forth is very convincing. While Stewart very subtly demonstrates his complex detective's obsession.
'Vertigo' is among Hitchcock's most atmospheric and intense films. It didn't receive the deserved attention soon after it's release but over the years it's earned classic status and is today recognized as one of the filmmaker's most accomplished works.