With Hitchcock on form like in this film just sit back and enjoy the ride

Rating: 10/10 (1 October 2009)

I watch this film very infrequently but that is because I know how good it is and when I need a shot of class then this is one of those films that fits my particular bill. For me there are no weaknesses in the film and the cast and crew were clearly all on top form when it was created. I am not interested in the politics surrounding the film as to who may have been in what part and why the film did not fare well financially, the ones who were involved should have been congratulated for a job well done. For me the film has the stamp of brilliance on it from one of the greatest directors and the end result is like velvet. I very rarely single anyone out for praise no matter how good I think the performances were but if you watch this film pay particular attention to James Stewart and Kim Novak. They are both quite breathtaking for reasons you will become aware of during the film. The directors attention to detail is one of his trademarks and as far as I can see does not short change the paying public. What the viewer sees is not what real life was like in 1958 or any other year for that matter. What the viewer will see is a very entertaining experience which engulfs you from the start and I suspect most people will regard the two hours they have spent watching the film as being extremely enjoyable.